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Robert Sheridan

Robert Sheridan

Mar 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” D. Sheridan, age 95, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord and Savior and reunited with Loved Ones on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born in Allendale Twp. to the late John and Edna (Reister) Sheridan. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Betty E. (Barding) Sheridan, daughter Terri Dietrich, grandsons Matthew and Daniel...

Lori Ruster

Lori Ruster

Mar 17, 2023

Lori Joy Ruster, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to Milton and Joyce (Wiersma) Ruster. Lori is preceded in death by her grandparents. She loved spending time with her family and loved her nieces and nephews. Enjoyed playing the piano, was a striving artist with her paintings and...

Frank "Fish" Knauf

Frank "Fish" Knauf

Mar 16, 2023

Frank “Fish” James Knauf, age 57, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Ronald Sr. and Rose (Arends) Knauf. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Knauf Sr. and brother Dennis Knauf. Fish loved spending time with family and his nieces and nephews, enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing,...

Denise Close

Denise Close

Mar 15, 2023

Denise Marie Close, age 57, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Charles and Joan (Saliers) Falk. Denise loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren, enjoyed reading her Bible and other books, having long conversations about anything, and gardening. Denise is preceded in death by her father, Charles...

William Oosse

William Oosse

Mar 15, 2023

William John Oosse aged 85, of Jenison, formerly of Coopersville, dear child of God, faithful husband, caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered Glory on March 15, 2023.  Bill started his career as a math teacher, then soon moved up into administration in the Grand Rapids Public Schools.  His gifts for organization and efficiency were well spent there.  Bill loved...

Carmen Dietrich

Carmen Dietrich

Mar 7, 2023

Carmen Mary (Goosen) Dietrich, aged 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after bravely fighting brain cancer.  Before marriage, she was born and raised in Coopersville and started her family in nearby Conklin, surrounded by fruit trees. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Rose (Egan) Goosen; sister Rita Goosen; sister-in-law Mary Dietrich,...

Phyllis Aurich

Phyllis Aurich

Mar 7, 2023

Phyllis Ann (DeJonge) Aurich, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Arthur and Grada (Haeck) DeJonge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ward Aurich. Phyllis was a board member of the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, was an alumni of GVSU,...

Arthur Modderman

Arthur Modderman

Mar 2, 2023

Arthur H. Modderman, age 84, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Margaret (Dyksterhouse) Modderman, his sisters Mary Ellen Modderman and Janet (Kenneth) VanTimmeren and his soulmate Joni Anderson. Art will be deeply missed by his daughter Gail Shaw; grandchildren, Keira Shaw and Damian Shaw; siblings, Ruth (John) Fridsma, Paul (Kay) Modderman, Carol...

Terry "Tj" Stillman

Terry "Tj" Stillman

Feb 24, 2023

Terry (TJ) Lee Stillman, age 40, of Marne, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born in Manistee, MI to Caren Burdick and Terry Stillman. He was preceded in death by his father Terry Stillman, grandparents Fred Stillman, Bob Willmans, Michael J. Burdick and Aunt Lisa Crowe. TJ loved spending time with family and especially his children,...

Louella Bing

Louella Bing

Feb 9, 2023

Louella Mae Bing, age 93, of Coopersville, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Brifnek) Spinner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Bing, son Dennis Bing, brothers Al Spinner, George Spinner, Joe Spinner,...

Kendra Geffert

Kendra Geffert

Jan 20, 2023

The shadows of a beautiful and vibrant soul have set for Kendra Geffert, age 54, of Coopersville, MI. We lift our heads and find joy in the truth of the rest and wholeness she now finds in the embrace of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Our Kendra loved completely and wholeheartedly. She will be remembered by her contagious...

Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller

Jan 19, 2023

Margaret Ann Miller, age 94 of Conklin, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Oscar and Agnes (Zahm) Rasch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Erwin Miller, son William Miller, daughter Kathleen Wassink, granddaughter Jeanne Alger,...

Mary Klein

Mary Klein

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Lou Klein (Hoaglin) age 79 of Coopersville, went to be with the Lord and Saviour Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children Sandra (Bryan) Clay, Tamara Klein, Mark (Deborah) Klein, Steven (Vicki) Klein; grandchildren Chris (Robin) Liszewski, Brett (Tatiana) Klein, Brooklyn...

Angela Wurm

Angela Wurm

Jan 12, 2023

Angela Lynn (Rosel) Wurm, age 51 of Conklin, MI., went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William Rosel and Linda (Kass) Rosel. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Theodore Kass, Dale (Helen) Rosel. Angie loved being...

Janet (Umlor) Felker

Janet (Umlor) Felker

Jan 6, 2023

Janet Marie (Schoenborn) (Umlor) Felker, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at St Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids. She was born in Chester Twp. to Gerald and Mary Ellis Schoenborn. Janet loved her family and nothing made her happier then when she had everyone gathered around her table enjoying a meal she had prepared. She...

Veralynn Young

Veralynn Young

Jan 2, 2023

VeraLynn Gale Young, age 76, of Marne, passed way Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William and Emily (Rudolph) Scherer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers William “Bill” Scherer Jr., Larry Scherer and special friend Jerome...

Donald Veeneman

Donald Veeneman

Jan 1, 2023

Donald Roger Veeneman, age 76, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Harvey and Louise (Neimeyer) Veeneman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Drew Veeneman in 2017. Don served in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of the Grand Haven...

James Riplo

James Riplo

Dec 30, 2022

James Nelson Riplo, age 87, of Conklin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Bellaire, MI to the late John and Mildred (Ellcey) Riplo. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife Judi Riplo in 2012. He was a lifelong area farmer and in his later years he enjoyed gardening and...

Loretta Engelsman

Loretta Engelsman

Dec 18, 2022

Loretta M. Engelsman, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, December 18, 2022. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Amos and Zelda (Marsh) Frazier. In addition to her parents and four brothers she was preceded in death by her son Michael Engelsman, grandson Brian Engelsman. Loretta was very creative and liked making...

John Laug

John Laug

Dec 15, 2022

John W Laug passed away at home unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 50. He was born to Ken & Mary Ann Laug on June 15, 1972, the youngest of eight children. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing, as well as spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his laughter, banter, crooked...

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