Kenneth “Ken” VanDoorn, age 55, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and is now cancer free. Ken was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. Ken and Audrey own and operate John’s Towing Service of Coopersville which he purchased from his mother and father in 1984. Ken was a people person always willing to help others and loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He is...

Arvin L. Lillibridge, age 85, of Marne, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2019. Arvin was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Charles and Betty (Aschenbrenner) Lillibridge. He was also preceded in death by his infant granddaughter Angie Lillibridge, sister and brother-in-law Aleah and Chuck Brouwer, brother Gordon Lillibridge and sisters-in-law Sally and Marge Lillibridge. Arvin served in the Naval Reserves and worked for Kamminga and Roodvoets for 40 years as a heavy equipment...

Bernice Marie (Veeneman) Throop age 91 of Coopersville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. Bernice was born in Polkton Twp. Michigan to the late Gert H. and Sophie M. (Moss) Veeneman. She worked many years as a Loan Officer for Huntington Bank. Bernice was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Harvey and Louise Veeneman, sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Paul Breen, sister Ruth Veeneman, husband Harlind L. Throop and nephew Drew Veeneman. Bernice is survived by her nephews...

Gretchen Tyler Zoerner, aged 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Grey and Amelia Vogelsang (Tyler). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Zoerner and brother, Roger Vogelsang. Gretchen was an independent strong willed woman who enjoyed her horses, her farm and raising cattle. She enjoyed spending time at the cottage with family and friends. She was artistic and enjoyed painting...

Arthur Leach, age 76, passed away June 12, 2019 at his home unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Anna Leach. Art was a charter member of the West Walker Sportsmans Club, he was an avid hunter and enjoyed horseback riding. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen (Joseph) Strobel and granddaughter Sara Spicer. In keeping with his wish cremation has taken place. 

Emma Fordham, age 103, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Emma was a woman of deep faith. She was an avid gardener, seamstress, wonderful cook/baker and lover of birds and nature. Emma was preceded in death by her husband Irvin, son Timothy and daughters Jacquelyn “Jackie’ and Janice. Emma is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Arthur) Butler, Barbara (Pete) Troupos and Debra (Rev. Daniel) Behmlander; 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren....

Joyce Elaine Zylstra, age 85, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Joyce was born in Holland MI., to the late Leonard and Ella (Leeuw) VanLiere. She was a graduate of Holland High School and worked as a Nurse in her younger years prior to her marriage to her late husband Wilber “Bill” Zylstra who preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 2004. Joyce had a strong faith in her Lord, was a member of the Lamont Christian Reformed Church, enjoyed...

James Ray Schafer, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born in Polkton Twp. to the late Roy and Mildred (Simmons) Schafer. James was a lifelong area farmer and also retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his half-brother Arthur Sullivan, half-sister Elizabeth Sullivan and nephew Thomas Earl Schafer.  James is survived by his brother, Robert Schafer; sister, Alice Gage and many nieces...

Patricia A. Cappy (Albrecht), age 85, of Lamont, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Patricia was born in Coopersville to the late Myron and Anna Marie (Mohrhard) Albrecht and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. Patricia met her husband Gerald Cappy while at a local barrel racing event. She enjoyed raising horses in her younger years, barrel racing, helping her children show their horses at the local 4-H fairs and enjoyed attending fairs and quarter horse shows with her children until...

Esther Marie Ingalls, aged 76, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Esther was born in Coopersville to the late Lewis “Bub” and Maxine (Leach) Albrecht. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, puzzles, watching the birds and hummingbirds at her bird feeders, wind chimes, classic country music and a good Bloody Mary. Esther is survived by her children,  Debra Ingalls, Diane Ingalls, Terrie (Scott) Mankel, Tracy VerSluys and finace Matt Falbe, and David (Lisa) Ingalls; 10 grandchildren;...