Harriet Jean (Bouwman-Heath) Sacksteder of Irons, Michigan, died peacefully on September 26, 2022, at the age of 90. Harriet was born on September 27, 1931 and raised in Coopersville by the late John and Sarah (Busman) Bouwman along with her three brothers, Gerald, William, and Frederick. Their mother passed away and they were raised by Jennie (Busman) Bouwman. She married her first husband, Donald Heath, in 1953, and had five children: Alan (Diane) Heath, Dennis Heath, Brian (Diane) Heath,...

Evan Michael Schierbeek, age 29, of Marne passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Evan was preceded in death by grandparents John & Grace Schierbeek and Glenn and Nelva Stroven. He is also greeted at his arrival into Heaven by his Uncle Randy Schierbeek and Aunt Mary Breen and cousins Chuck Breen, Ryan Broene, Jessica VanHeest, and Logan Gamez. “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” find out what’s on the inside. These are words Evan lived by. Evan was diagnosed...

Karen Patricia (Bergenson) Rodgers, age 71, died peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday September 14, 2022 at Fountain View Assisted Living of Coopersville after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.   Karen was born on November 11, 1950 in Yonkers, New York the second of five children to Walter and Ruth (Hogg) Bergenson. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Yonkers, NY and Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Tuckahoe, NY. She was a 1969 graduate...

Jean Arlene Meeuwsen, age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born in New Era, MI to the late Edward and Della (Mulder) Flipse. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Carol (John) Oppenhuizen and Joyce Hamm. Jean loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and especially going to Mackinac Island, watching the tractor pulls and had a special love for her dog Ruger. She will be deeply missed by her...

Dennis Lee Bouma, age 70, of Marne, passed away Monday September 12, 2022. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Paul and Betty (VanderHoff) Bouma. Dennis loved spending time with his family and 11 grandchildren. He was a man of strong faith and will be remembered for his prayers of humility. Dennis enjoyed traveling with his family around the 48 states and created many memories through the years. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 yrs. Janna Bouma; son Denny (Melissa) Bouma;...

Lydia Marie Fowler, age 89, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born in Baraga, MI and grew up in Chassell, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Swande and Alma (Kauranen) Godell, husband Burton Fowler, sister Dorothy (Carl) Carter, brothers Donald (Audrey) Godell and James (Lois) Godell; nephews, Randy Carter, Bruce Carter and Don Godell Jr. She had many dogs throughout her lifetime that had a special place in her heart, especially Rikas. She graduated from Chassell High...

Ronald Ernest Brownlee, age 65, passed away at his home Sunday, September 11, 2022. Ron was born in Detroit, MI., to the late Ernest and Lucile (Corell) Brownlee. He was a graduate of Spring Lake High School and worked at Herman Miller. Ron had a deep love for animals especially exotic animals and over the years he has cared for 3 lions, a liger Toby, several bears, deer and many reptiles and snakes. Ron was a devoted father to his son and they did several things together. He was one of...

Phillip Gene Yordy, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. Gene was born in Allen County, Indiana to the late Charles and Katherine (McKenzie) Yordy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Randall Yordy, brothers Robert Yordy and Paul Yordy, brothers-in-law Robert “Buster” Lipe and David Lipe. Gene served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Sherman Moore Post 297 in Ravenna. He retired from...

Donna Harriet (Conran) Portenga, age 89, of Ravenna, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 peacefully with her children by her side at the Tibbet Elder Care Home in Ravenna. Donna was born in Slocum MI, to the late Arnim and Emma (Maycroft) Conran. She owned and operated Donna’s Catering in Ravenna for many years. Donna catered many weddings and events for multiple generations of friends and clients in the Ravenna and surrounding area. In addition to her parents Donna was also preceded...

Stanley Gillespie, age 72, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born in Conklin, MI. to the late Gerald and Delores (Gillhespy) Gillespie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sandie, granddaughter Halley Gibbons, brother Bob and brother-in-law Dan Norton. Stanley loved to work and be outdoors, he enjoyed mowing his lawn and bailing hay. He will be deeply missed by his children, Sonya (Loren) Peterson, Mary Jo Hibbard (Rick) Imkamp; grandchildren, Kendra...