All Obituaries
Mr. William R. Averill, age 67, passed away June 29, 2022. Bill was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Averill. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1972 and served in the U.S. Navy. Bill was a man with many lessons that he did not hold back from anyone. You could always find him either sitting in the woods somewhere or spending time with his grandkids. His family man spirit will never be forgotten and his lessons will be carried on through...
Mr. William R. Averill, age 67, passed away June 29, 2022. Bill was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Averill. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class...
Willem Teunis “Bill” Henke, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 surrounded by his family at Butterworth Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Willem was born in Rhenen, Netherlands to the late Willem Cornelis and Metje (Bunt) Henke. Willem cared deeply for his family and others and also had an adventurous spirit. Willem along with his wife Lydia and his children made a decision to move to the United States in 1987 and settled in Coopersville as a dairy farmer. In...
Willem Teunis “Bill” Henke, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 surrounded by his family at Butterworth Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Willem was born in Rhenen,...
Mary Eileen (nee Ryan) Lawson (100 years old) passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022, in Coopersville, Michigan.
Mary was born near Hartford, Michigan, to John Patrick and Sarah Rose (Latus) Ryan. She was a 1939 graduate of Hartford High School and attended Western Michigan University before marrying Kenneth W. Lawson in 1942. They were married for 58 years and were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet, Michigan.
In her younger years, Mary loved to dance at...
Mary Eileen (nee Ryan) Lawson (100 years old) passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022, in Coopersville, Michigan.
Mary was born near Hartford, Michigan, to John Patrick and Sarah...
Sherman Dale Hecksel, age 84, of Coopersville, passed away at his home Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Muskegon, MI., to the late Sherman Edward and Kathleen (Mellow) Hecksel. In addition to his parents Sherm was preceded in death by his son Sherman John Hecksel on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, brother and sister-in-law David and Joyce Hecksel, brother-in-law Joe Young, sister-in-law Elaine Hecksel and great niece Isabel Joy Umlor. He graduated from Coopersville High School, Class of...
Sherman Dale Hecksel, age 84, of Coopersville, passed away at his home Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Muskegon, MI., to the late Sherman Edward and Kathleen (Mellow) Hecksel. In addition to...
Steven Kurt Boss, age 53, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born in Zeeland, MI to the late Stanley and Lucille (Lotterman) Boss. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Terry Nash. Steve worked for Standard Lumber and Supply, served on the Chester Twp. Fire Department for 27 years, enjoyed fishing, woodworking and hunting. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 30 years Becky Boss; siblings, Dave (Diane) Boss, Mark (Jane) Boss, Kim (Scott)...
Steven Kurt Boss, age 53, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born in Zeeland, MI to the late Stanley and Lucille (Lotterman) Boss. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Sam Street Hughes II, passed away at the age of 88 on June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Piper, brother John Hughes, sister Tempa Richards and his parents Judge Sam and Irene Hughes. Sam graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, attended MSU, served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the State of Michigan in 1997. Sam enjoyed fishing many lakes in Michigan and Canada. He dearly loved his grandchildren. He loved nature, swimming, taking boat rides at sunset, cooking...
Sam Street Hughes II, passed away at the age of 88 on June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Piper, brother John Hughes, sister Tempa Richards and his parents Judge Sam and...
Marjorie Ann (Church – Busbee) Rhoads, age 92, of Marne passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Detroit, MI. to the late Dewey and Ina (Hammer) Church. Marjorie was a very kind and giving person, the neighborhood kids all knew her as Mom and enjoyed hanging out at her house. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, gardening, garage sales, shopping and watching the Detroit Tigers. Most of all Marjorie loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren, great...
Marjorie Ann (Church – Busbee) Rhoads, age 92, of Marne passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Detroit, MI. to the late Dewey and Ina (Hammer) Church. Marjorie was a very kind...
Lois Ruth (Cheyne) Spencer, age 90, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at her home. Lois was born in Jenison, MI., to the late Floyd and Doris (Lowing) Cheyne. She has lived in the Coopersville Area most of her life and was a longtime member of the Coopersville Bible Church. In addition to her parents Lois was preceded in death by her husband George H. Spencer on Sep. 29, 2013, her son George A. “Skip” Spencer on Nov. 4, 2016,...
Lois Ruth (Cheyne) Spencer, age 90, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at her home. Lois was born in Jenison, MI., to the late Floyd and Doris (Lowing)...
James Patrick Reardon, age 67, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late James and Janet (Yeager) Reardon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Tikkanen, brother David Reardon and sister Carol Reardon. Jimmy worked as a janitor for Grand Valley State University for 32 years until his retirement. He was always a jokester and could make anyone smile. He will be deeply missed by his fiancé Lois Eaton; daughter Elizabeth...
James Patrick Reardon, age 67, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late James and Janet (Yeager) Reardon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Audrey Lou (Minkler) Laug, age 93, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late James and Anna (Jousma) Minkler. Audrey was a woman who loved her family and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved meeting new people, traveling to new places and experiencing all this world had to offer. She enjoyed gathering her family together especially during the holidays and birthdays. Audrey enjoyed knitting, traveling, baking, watching Jeopardy and...
Audrey Lou (Minkler) Laug, age 93, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late James and Anna (Jousma) Minkler. Audrey was a woman who loved...