Joan Marie (Cnossen) Anderson
May 24, 2026
Joan Marie Anderson, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born in East Douglas, MA to the late John and Philamenia (Yacino) Cnossen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerome “Andy” Anderson; former husband, Ronald Anderson; sister, Bette Ann Reynhout.
Joan enjoyed traveling to the many different casinos, helping and doing...
Steven Jacob Spoelman
May 16, 2026
Steven Jacob “Steve” Spoelman, age 66, of Ravenna, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Ravenna, after a courageous battle with heart disease and cancer.
Steve was born on September 2, 1959 in Grant, Michigan and was a graduate of Ravenna High School, class of 1977. He was a construction worker and farmed much if his life, something that was...
Larry Norman Curtis
May 16, 2026
Larry Norman Curtis, age 90, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Marne, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, faith, friendship, and devotion to his family.
Larry was a man who valued hard work and steady commitment. He worked for and retired from Steel Case, where he spent...
Gerald Lee Duimstra
May 16, 2026
Gerald Lee Duimstra — Jerry to most, Dyn to his wife, The Dynamo on the basketball court, Buppa to his grandkids — passed away peacefully at his home in Eastmanville, Michigan on the afternoon of his seventy-fifth birthday, surrounded by his family, the same day he came in.
Jerry was born May 16, 1951 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, the...
Sheila Marie Skillern
May 11, 2026
Sheila Marie Skillern, age 70, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away on May 11, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1955, in Graysville, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by love, kindness, and devotion to the people around her.
Sheila was a loving, funny, and friendly woman whose warmth touched everyone who knew her. She had a gift for making others...
Heidi Lynn (Snyder) Prichard
May 10, 2026
Heidi Lynn (Snyder) Prichard, age 51 of Coopersville, MI., passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her husband, parents, and family.
Family was the center of Heidi’s world, and she loved hers with her whole heart. She is survived by her husband, Lucas Prichard; her father and mother, Jerry...
Robert "Bob" Ora Whelpley Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Robert Ora Whelpley Jr., of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the age of 69. He was born in Fremont, MI to Robert and Beverly on March 16, 1957. Robert was proceeded in death by his father Robert Whelpley Sr., his mother and step father Bevery and Bud Clish as well as his brother Butch Whelpley.
Robert served in...
Todd Alan Korzenborn
Apr 27, 2026
Todd Alan Korzenborn, age 70, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born on April 8, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan.
Todd is survived by his wife of 36 years, Tracey (Bunker) Korzenborn; his daughter, Jessica (Jon) Schleinz; grandsons, Mason, Joshua, and Maximus; siblings, Amelia “Willy” (Tom)...
Rickey Lee Draft
Apr 22, 2026
Rickey Lee Draft, age 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on April 22, 2026. Though our hearts are heavy in his passing, we find comfort in knowing Rickey’s earthly burdens have been laid down and that he is now at peace in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While we grieve the loss of his...
Brian Matthew Luke
Apr 21, 2026
Brian Matthew Luke, age 41, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2026.
Born and raised in Coopersville, Brian was a familiar and friendly presence in the community. He was the beloved son of Jeff and Norma Luke, and a caring brother to Kevin Luke.
Brian had a personality that was hard to miss—he was funny, social, and genuinely kind. He...
Steven "Steve David Klein
Apr 18, 2026
Steven “Steve” David Klein, age 82, of Marne, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Lavern and Edna (Karsikas) Klein. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Leo Klein. Steve enjoyed spending time with his family and good friends, spending time at the cabin on...
Mildred Lois Lang
Apr 18, 2026
Mildred Lois (Rainbolt) Lang, age 86, of Ravenna formerly of Fruitport and Coopersville, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Fruitport Twp., Michigan. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Waneta (Cummins) Rainbolt, husband Richard Lang, granddaughter, Sarah Lang, sister, Claudette Rainbolt and four brothers, Claude Rainbolt Jr.,...
Richard Daniel Bos "Dick"
Apr 18, 2026
Richard Daniel Bos "Dick" passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. Richard is survived by his wife, Rachel (Ketner), children Robert Bos & Jennie Bos, grandchildren Brittany Bos & Colton Bos, sister Joan (William) Decker, godson Zach (Shannon) Wendt, adopted daughter Ginny Beld, adopted granddaughters Ariel Hendershot & Britney Leiter and many cousins, nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by...
Linda Joye (Benaway) Kunze
Apr 14, 2026
Linda Joye (Benaway) Kunze, passed into eternity April 14, 2026 in Grand Rapids, the city where she was born on March 27, 1950 to Elon and Lillian (Wolbers) Benaway.
Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, educator and friend who found happiness in helping others.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Ellen Hartger.
She is survived by...
Otto Lee Nemecek
Apr 10, 2026
Otto Lee Nemecek, affectionately known as "Toot" passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 just one day shy of his 97th birthday. He was born on April 11, 1929, the eldest of four sons to Francis and Johana (“Jenny”) Nemecek.
Otto lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and community. On May 5, 1951, he married the...
Roy Lynn Harvey
Apr 6, 2026
Roy Lynn Harvey, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, Roy will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the joy of knowing him.
Roy was born on May 21, 1949, in Antrim County, Michigan, to Tracey...
Randy Thomas Mergener
Apr 3, 2026
Randy Thomas Mergener, of Ravenna, born on October 29, 1961, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Fremont, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Eileen Mergener, and his sisters, Cynthia Mergener and Dolores "Dodi" Mergener. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Mosley; his grandchildren, Austin,...
Charles O. Matthews, Jr. "Buck"
Mar 30, 2026
Charles O. Matthews, Jr. “Buck”
The long, eventful, and fortunate life of Buck Matthews came to an end Monday, March 30, 2026. He was 97, born in Takoma Park, Maryland, to Charles O., Sr., and Thelma (Beall) Matthews, he and his sister, Catherine, also deceased, were blessed to grow up in a large family of relatives and family friends, who conspired...
Delores Jean (Zeilstra) VanderLinde
Mar 14, 2026
Delores Jean VanderLinde, aged 93, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Standale, Michigan. Born on March 28, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late John and Jennie (Zylstra) Zeilstra, Delores was a beacon of love and faith throughout her life. A lifelong resident of Marne, Michigan, she was deeply rooted in her community and church, touching many...
Merle Laverne Hecksel
Mar 13, 2026
It is with deep gratitude for his life, love, and labor that we announce the homecoming of Merle Laverne Hecksel, age 88, who entered his rest with our Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026. Merle was born at home on the farm in Coopersville, Michigan on August 28, 1937. From his beginning, hard work, service, love of family, and...
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