Connie Lorene (Pfahler) Lown
Jan 15, 2026
Connie Lorene Lown, age 87, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born in Greenville, MI to the late Eldon and Mary (Morlock) Pfahler, raised in Traverse City before moving to Coopersville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. John A. Lown and brother Roley...
Denlie-Rae Helen Anderson
Jan 13, 2026
Denlie‑Rae Helen passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms, into the waiting arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, on January 13th. Born premature on December 8th at 1:05 a.m., weighing a strong 2 lbs 13 oz, Denlie‑Rae continued to show her remarkable strength and personality throughout her days in the Helen DeVos NICU. Nurses were quick to describe her as...
Bonnie Jean Mauk
Jan 8, 2026
Bonnie Mauk, 76, of Mount Pleasant, MI passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Coopersville, MI. She was born December 5, 1949 to Donald and Maxine (Burmeister) Mauk at Shelby, MI.
Bonnie started kindergarten in a two-room school. During this year, she moved to Benona Elementary School, which was the first consolidated K-8 school in...
Burton Dean McGarvey
Dec 30, 2025
Burton Dean McGarvey, age 37, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Burton fought hard to battle Cryptococcus, Strongyloides, Raoultella planticola, a cardiac arrest leading to an anoxic brain injury and continuous bouts of pneumonia and sepsis. After spending almost 10 months in the hospital from Grand Rapids, to...
Michael Louis Buway
Dec 28, 2025
Michael Louis Buway, age 75, of Allendale, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Louis and Marilyn (Eadie) Buway. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Darlene Antcliff. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973 aboard the USS...
Dorothy Mae (Kelly) Kempker
Dec 3, 2025
Dorothy Mae Kempker (Byrne) passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the age of 98 at Fountain View, Coopersville, MI. She was born on September 3, 1927 at the family farm in Coopersville, MI to the late Asa and Hazel (Easterly) Kelly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Frances...
Greg Allyn Van Til
Nov 28, 2025
Greg Allyn Van Til, age 61, of Allendale, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born in Zeeland, MI to Gary and Maxine (Cooper) Van Til. Greg was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Van Til; niece, Sierra Zylstra; best friend, Darrell Boerema and favorite dogs, Winston and Bode.
Greg cherished family time so much in the last four...
Grace Ann (Redeker) Mutchler
Nov 27, 2025
Grace Ann Mutchler, age 63, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Charles and Ethel (Swetalski) Redeker. Grace enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crocheting and loving on her dog Minnie. She will be deeply missed by her husband of over 40 years, Mark Mutchler; children, Gwenne (Andrew) Pressler, Lisa Mutchler,...
Judith (Judie) Ann (Davis) Brown
Nov 26, 2025
Judith (Judie) Ann Brown, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Gordon and Virginia (Wisner) Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Brown; daughter, Amy Kwiatkowski; grandchildren, Mackenzie Brown and Adam Brown; foster children, Rosalee Batzer and George Yannott; son-in-law, Barry Watson;...
Helen R Broere
Nov 23, 2025
Helen Ruth (Dykstra) Broere, age 81, of Coopersville was called home by her Lord Sunday, November 23, 2025 and reunited in heaven with her husband of 54 years Theodore “Ted” Broere who passed away March 23, 2022. Helen was also preceded in death by her parents John and Gertrude Dykstra, in-laws John and Gay Broere, brothers Enoch, Gerald, and Wilbur...
Sylvia Mariea (Stephens) Berg
Nov 15, 2025
Sylvia M. Berg, age 85, of Coopersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, November 15, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Berg and her son Christopher (Kari) Berg, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Mark Berg Sr., Jerry Berg II and brother...
Martha Gene (Fordyce) Welsh
Nov 14, 2025
Martha Gene Welsh went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born at home on the family farm in Gilmore Township/Weidman, Michigan, to the late Gaylord and Geneva (Dixon) Fordyce.
Martha Gene grew up with a deep love for the Lord, a love that shaped every part of her life. She shared her...
Wilma Nellie (Bosscher) Pursifull
Nov 13, 2025
Wilma Nellie Bosscher Pursifull, age 89 of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2025, at home in Wyoming, Michigan. She was born December 10, 1935, to the late Ira and Marge (Marsman) Bosscher.
Wilma graduated from Caledonia High School and then began working as a bookkeeper for Etna Insurance in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Approximately 6 years later she began working...
Phyllis Jean (Fassburg) Resnick
Nov 4, 2025
Phyllis Jean Resnick, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Edgar and Henriette (Rosenfield) Fassburg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lester Resnick. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, taking care of her horses in her younger years, doing word find puzzles and singing in the...
Sharon "Shari" Lynne (Ensing) Millard
Oct 26, 2025
Sharon (“Shari”) Lynne Millard, age77, of Coopersville, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Coopersville, Michigan. She was born to Alvin & Nina (VanDeBurg) Ensing on April 13, 1948. She graduated from Unity Christian High School in 1966. Shari married John Millard on October 5, 1974. She was an active member of the PTA while her children were growing...
Marjorie June (Longnecker) Triick
Oct 16, 2025
Marjorie June Triick, age 97, of Marne, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Augusta (Kroll) Longnecker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; brothers, Frank, Gust, John, William; sisters, Agnes, Ruth and Ella. Marjorie loved spending time with her family...
Marjorie JoAnn (Minor) Kreuzer
Oct 13, 2025
Marjorie JoAnn (Minor) Kreuzer, age 91, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. She was born in Richards, Missouri to the late Marvin and Gertrude (Provence) Minor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kreuzer; son, Paul Kreuzer; granddaughters, Becky Hohman, Tonya Kreuzer; grandson, Paul Wilson; great granddaughter, Megan Kreuzer, son-in-laws, Dennis Hilgendorf, Michael...
Donna Marie (Moote) Schwallier
Oct 12, 2025
Donna Marie (Moote) Schwallier, age 99 of Marne, Michigan, entered eternal life Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 71 years Frederick in 2018, brother Ralph Moote in 2019, sister Dolores Aseltyne and brother Richard Moote in 2023 and sister Virginia Lemay in 2025.
Donna is survived by her nine children; Carol Ferris, David...
Mark Rhine Stroven
Sep 30, 2025
Mark Rhine Stroven, aged 63, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, during his second brief but brave battle with cancer. Mark's life was a testament to the values of hard work, kinship, and the simple joys of nature.
Mark was a proud graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1980, where he laid the foundations for...
Kenneth Wayne Berry
Sep 29, 2025
Kenneth Berry, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on June 30, 1949, to Charles and Bessie (Conran) Berry in Muskegon, Michigan. Ken honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp being stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and completing a tour of duty in VietNam...
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