Bessie “Betsy” Irene Schoenborn, age 98, of Conklin, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1922 to Millard and Geraldine Crowell in Newberry, Michigan. On November 20, 1943 she married Walter Schoenborn in Conklin. Betsy was an active member of her community, volunteering her time at St. Joseph's Church, Wright, and as a 4-H leader for many years. After having 7 children, she worked as a nurses aide, and later as a licensed practical nurse at...

Lauri Ann Janose (Goosen), age 65, passed into the Lords hands unexpectedly on March 28th 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Coopersville, MI, she attended St Michael’s Catholic Schools in her earlier years and graduated from Coopersville High School. A few years later, she met her husband Don Janose. They were married on July 6th, 1974 and had 47 incredible years together. She will be greatly missed by Don and by their children Mark (LeAnn) Janose, Matt (Aubree) Janose, and by her...

Lucille A. Parney, age 90, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Lucille was born in Grand Rapids MI., to the late Benjamin and Maude (DeGraft) Brummelhoff. Lucille is survived by her children, Rose (Robert) Vandenheuvel, Patricia (John) Bloomstrom-Wiese, Bruce (Carol) Parney, Tom (JoAnn) Parney and Gary Parney; many grandchildren; several great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Parney, son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Sandra...

Thomas G. “Tom” Marshall, age 68, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Tom was born in Coopersville, MI., to the late Lloyd and Harriett (Kooiman) Marshall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Marshall, Lawrence “Sonny” (Aleatha “Lee”) Marshall, sisters, Charlotte (Frank) Bueche, Dorothy (Luke) Vincent Sharon Meinel and brother-in-law, Joe Thompson. Tom is survived by his sisters, Alma (Dick)...

Edward F. Kelly, age 80, of Conklin, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 with family at his side. Ed was born in Conklin, MI., to the late Edward J. and Esme (D’oyly) Kelly. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School, attended Conklin Reformed Church and worked as a Barn Builder for R. J. Nauta Construction. Ed was a lifelong resident of Conklin, a member of the Conklin Fire Dept. for 60 yrs., and was active with Chester Twp. He served on the Twp. Board for 12 years and on the Twp....

Judith “Judy” Marie Austin-Lieffers, age 68, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home with family at her side after a gallant five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI, was a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and Grand Valley State University where she earned a degree in advertising and public relations. She worked in advertising, primarily as a writer, for many years. Judy was also a published author of children’s...

Kathleen Marie “Kathy” (Miller) Wassink, age 63, of Conklin, passed away at her home Saturday, March 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Erwin and Margaret (Rasch) Miller. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School and earned her nursing degree from Grand Valley State University in the late 1970’s. Kathy was known for her adventurous and fun-loving spirit. She enjoyed the outdoors and time spent with her family and her...

Hunter Arlo Klompstra, age 18, of Marne, MI., completed his journey on earth January 1, 2020 and now walks with the angels. Hunter was born in Grand Rapids, MI., on March 2, 2001, he was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 2019 and worked at Gull Lake Marina in Coopersville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Smithe. Hunter enjoyed spending time with his friends, and working on his truck. Hunter will be deeply missed by his parents, Sam and Jamie (Matzat)...

Robert Douglas “Doug” McCrea Jr., aged 78, completed his journey here and went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Doug was born in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Robert and Phyllis (Dykema) McCrea. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Eilean McCrea Essenburg. Doug graduated from Muskegon High School in 1959, upon graduation he enlisted into the United States Navy from which he retired in 1979 as an Aviation Electrician Petty Officer...

Valentine Zoeller, aged 97, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Val was born in Einhausen Germany to the late Adam and Elizabeth (Meister) Zoeller. He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn Zoeller, second wife Sally Zoeller, and granddaughter Krystal Nezwek. Val was an avid pilot and enjoyed spending time flying in his plane. He was a partner with his father in the turkey farming business and in 1960 started Zoeller Insurance Agency in Coopersville. Val is...