Donald Wayne LeMaire, age 72, went to heaven May 26, 2020 while enjoying the farm he so loved. Don was born September 6, 1948 in Chicago to Kenneth and Eunice (Nicodem) LeMaire. On April 15, 1972, Don married Mary Helen Moomey of Caledonia, and she survives him.  Don served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army and served his community on the Coopersville Polkton Fire and Rescue unit. He enjoyed building, projects, and being called “Papa”. Don loved the time spent with his family,...

VELDMAN- Mr. Jay Veldman, aged 84, of Coopersville went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2020.  Jay was born on May 29, 1935 to Clifford and Marian (Busman) Veldman who preceded him in death. Jay was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Bert Schipper, sister Marilyn and brother-in-law Cal Meindertsma, and sister Sharon Young.  Jay is survived by his wife of 62 years and his high school sweetheart, Ginny (Bronkema) Veldman. He is survived by his children Cheryl (Tom)...

Michael James Okke, age 67 of Whitehall formerly of Marne passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Mike was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Gervin and Lucille (Handlogten) Okke and was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1971. He was employed as a butcher and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mike is survived by his daughter and grandchildren, Trisha (Brad) Thompson, Chase Thompson and Kadence Thompson; daughter and grandson, Melissa Okke and Noah Umlor; Ex-wife, Diane Okke; brother...

Janet Kay (Tubbs) Denson, age 76, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020. Janet was born in East Grand Rapids to the late Donald and Irmaloy (Waite) Tubbs. She was a member of the Coopersville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Coopersville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Janet was a very caring wife, mother and grandmother and loved to spoil and spend time with her great grandchildren whom she adored. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

It is with great sadness that the family of Nina (Harkins) Heynen announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the age of 93 years. Nina will be lovingly remembered by her son Eric, her sister Marian (Stan) Szudera, her grandson Gary Meringa II and his children Lucas and Lily.   Nina also sends her love and blessings, and will be deeply missed, by Gary’s mother, Sandra, and his stepfather, Edward McLaughlin, Molly and Adam Czarnopys, and their boys, Benjamin and Alex. The...

Susan E. Sandberg, age 65, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Sue was employed as a bookkeeper for St Luke University Parish where she was also an active member of the church. Prior to her job at St Luke she worked for many years at Kmart stores as a store manager in the Grand Rapids area. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Sandberg, stepfather Gary Manning, brother Terry Sandberg. Sue is survived by her mother, Wave Manning...

Kathy Lyn Devree, age 69, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Thursday, April 30, 2020. Kathy was born to the late Bernard and Elaine (Combs) Devree the oldest of 3 children. Kathy was a loving caring person who enjoyed spending time with those around her. She was a member of Little Farms Chapel and enjoyed attending church and sharing fellowship time with her church family. Kathy resided with her caregiver and friend Shelly Rawlings at Shel-Mar AFC Home in Coopersville....

Robert W. VanOpynen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on April 18 after a short illness.  He was surrounded in love and care by his immediate family.  Bob was born on July 12, 1941 in Grand Haven, MI.  After graduating high school in 1959, he joined the Navy and served overseas as a cryptologic technician until his honorable discharge in 1962.  He subsequently served in the Naval Reserve for over 25 years. On October 23, 1964 he married his beloved wife Kathy and...

Joanne Therese Anderson, age 86, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at Cambridge House in Orange, CA on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 7:30 am. Joanne was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 20, 1933. She married Frederick Oscar Anderson on February 16, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI. Joanne was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High School. She spent most of her adult life living Coopersville, MI. Joanne was an avid reader and supporter of the Coopersville Area District Library. Joanne is...

Ruth Arlene (Slaughter) Simot, age 88, of Coopersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 10, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert ‘Dutch’ Simot, son Edward Pike, Robert ‘Bobby’ Leedy, daughter Mary Williams, son-in-law John Brecken, sister Della Bierman and brother Howard Slaughter.  Ruth is survived by her loving children, Karen Gereaux, Alan (Karen) Pike, Pam (Joe) Giroux, Janet (Vince) Rasch, Earl (Mary)...