Mr. Carl Fredrick, aged 93, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Carl was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Mary (Bail) Fredrick. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Fredrick, sisters; Emily VanDussen, Florence VanDussen, Margaret Searle, and Madeline “Mickey” Taylor. Carl retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and spending time with family. He is survived by his children, Edward...

Charlene R. Denny, age 90, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away July 7, 2019, in St. Mary’s, GA. She was not a fan of Michigan winters and moved to the South many years prior to her passing. Her strong body gave way to the many complications of old age. Born April 8, 1929 in Conklin, MI., to the late, Irwin and Caroline (Beuschel) Reister. After graduation from Coopersville High School, she married the late Gerald (Gus) Denny on November 24, 1949. She is survived by four sons; Gregory...

Hannah Jennette Adema, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.  Hannah was loved by so many for her kind and gentle spirit and beautiful smile.  She and Matt raised their children to know the importance of regular Sunday worship, faithful love, and compassion for the needy. She lived out her faith by demonstrating lifelong service and support for Christian ministries.  She loved nothing more than having her family around her, enjoying each...

Shirley Viola Beamesderfer, age 86, of Marne, passed away Monday, September 09, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Cecil and Viola (Dundas) Dagen. Shirley was a graduate of Creston High School and served in the U.S. Army Corps. She was preceded in death by her son Richard James Beamesderfer. Shirley is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Beamesderfer; 4 sons, Stephen (Karen) Beamesderfer, Michael and Ruthann Beamesderfer, James and Teresa Beamesderfer and Scott...

Kathy K. VanOpynen, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 3.  She was surrounded in love and care by her immediate family.  Kathy was born on November 14, 1939 in Fremont, MI.  She married her beloved husband Bob on October 23, 1964 and together they raised three children. Kathy and Bob loved spending time together throughout their nearly 55 years of devoted marriage. They spent their leisure time golfing, walking the boardwalk in Grand Haven, MI and watching all...

Thomas Irving Wyant Sr. age 74, of Allendale formerly of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 with family by his side. Tom was born in Muskegon MI to the late Michael Sr. and Barbara (Betts) Wyant. He worked as a radio broadcaster at many radio stations starting in 1965 at WMUS in Muskegon and retired in 2018 from WGVU Grand Valley Real Oldies. Tom loved his job as a broadcaster and was also a ham radio operator call sign KC8OJY. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Jerry Joseph Sweet, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Fountain View Estates Assisted Living. Jerry was born in Muskegon MI to the late Lawrence and Arlene (Loosemoore) Sweet. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an auto body repair man. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Larry Sweet and sisters Vivian Collins and Judy Brandow. Jerry is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Joseph Sweet, Charlene (Jack) Sterken, Juliet Sweet, Jeraldene...

Letha Florence Calkins, age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Letha was born in Detroit to the late Obbie and Gladys (Austin) Denson. In addition to her parents Letha was preceded in death by her husband’s, Donald Tubbs Sr. and William Calkins, daughter Linda Fleese, brother Arnold Denson and sister’s Margaret Clelland and Betty Andres. Letha is survived by her children, Janet (James) Denson, Donald Jr. (April) Tubbs, Clifford (Deb) Tubbs, Rick (Marcia) Hartman, Carl...

Judith “Judy” Keefe, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Leo and Annie Berneice (McGinness) Rowland. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Eleanor (Harvey) VanDam and Betty (Jack) Staley and in-laws Erma (Roman) Igleski. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, taking road trips, camping and traveling to Nascar races with friends. She enjoyed decorating...

Verlin L. Jewell, aged 74 of Coopersville, passed away at his home Saturday, August 10, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Verlin was born in Polkton Twp. MI to the late Charles and Geraldine (Beld) Jewell. He worked as an over the road truck driver, enjoyed spending time with his family and adored spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Verlin enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, auto racing and camping with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 36 yrs. Barb...