Marla A. Hecksel, age 75, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 7, 2019. Marla was born in Muskegon on May 11, 1943. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, worked for Blue Cross for 27 years and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, photography, and relaxing at the cottage. She loved books and had an astounding cookbook collection. Marla and Bill’s lives were forever changed when they were introduced to each other by Lillian...

Krystal Kay Nezwek 11/11/1984 - 12/29/2018 Coopersville, MI It is with great sadness that the family of Krystal Kay Nezwek, age 34, of Coopersville, announces her sudden passing on December 29, 2018. Krystal will be best remembered for her warm smile, infectious laughter and incredible artistic talent. She was preceded in death by grandparents Andrew and Martha Nezwek, Kathryn Zoeller and Sally Zoeller. Krystal will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Diane Zoeller and David Nezwek (Karen...

Carol L. Schmidt, aged 79, of Coopersville, passed away at her home Friday, December 28, 2018. Carol was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Elmer and Ruth (Brown) Schmidt. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her brother Alan Schmidt and sister-in-law Bonnie Schmidt. In keeping with her wish cremation has taken place, interment will take place in the spring at Rosedale Memorial Park in Standale.  A Life Celebration Service will be held 10:00 am Sunday, January...

Mabel E. Hecksel, age 102, was called home to her Lord with family at her side Monday, December 24, 2018, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Mabel was born in Polkton Twp. to the late John and Izetta (Doane) Otterbein on December 26, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of Polkton Twp. and graduate of Coopersville High School class of 1934. Mabel was a member of St Luke Lutheran Church in Nunica of which the Hecksel family were charter members. Mabel loved to spend time with her family and friends...

Barbara L. (Godwin) Klobnock, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 24, 2018. Barb was born October 25, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Bobby Godwin Sr. and Daisy Godwin (Little). She had a fabulous marriage to her husband Tim, loved spending time with her children and spoiling and caring for her grandchildren. She was a people person and loved her position as a receptionist at the David D. Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids where she...

Benjamin Carl Welsheimer, age 35, passed away at his home Friday, December 21, 2018. Benjamin was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 2001and served in the U.S. Army as a Medic in Iraq. He suffered for several years with PTSD after his discharge from the Army. Benjamin loved spending time with his children, was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and also loved technology and building computers. He is survived by his children Elizabeth Welsheimer, Julien Auve and Caoilinn Moore;...

Lane Allen Tikkanen, age 62, of Fruitport, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday morning, December 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Lane was born in Grand Haven to the late Arthur and Lavonna (Allen) Tikkanen and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. In addition to his parents Lane was preceded in death by his wife Linda (Culligan-Short) Tikkanen, daughter-in-law Amanda (Bunker) Tikkanen, sisters Lucinda Tikkanen and Laurie Smith, sister-in-law Kathleen...

Peggy Ann (Gillhespy) Hard, age 90, was born on Oct. 2, 1928. She died December 16, 2018 at the family home.  She is survived by sons, Larry (Lori), Stanley (Alisa) and Steve (Paula); grandchildren: Steven II (Robin), Bethany, Michael (Hannah), Donna, Jerrieme, and great-grandchildren Ethan and Jaymeson; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Her husband, Loren Hard, preceded her in death and they have been reunited with their Lord Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service will take...

Michael Wayne Croff, age 63, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, December 15, 2018. Mike worked 34 years for Coopersville Schools as a custodian starting in 1984. He loved his job and especially all of the children. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice; sister, Brenda; brother Donald, and step son Justin. Mike will be deeply missed by his wife of 16 years Lonette; children, Tammy (Carl), Kimberly, Heidi, Michael Jr. Michelle (Jessie); 16 grandchildren;...

Russell G. Rolfe, age 68, was called home to his Lord very unexpectedly Saturday, December 15, 2018. Russ was a graduate of Coopersville High School and owner/operator of the only true semi-truck, a Kenworth. He was a member of Lamont Community Church, enjoyed hunting, cars, antique tractors and pulling his Farmall M tractor at the tractor pulls. Russ was preceded in death by his father Glenn Rolfe. He is survived by his 10 children, Shawn (Manuel) Fuentes, Jaymie (Jennifer) Rolfe, Michelle...