Donald Arthur Busfield, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 with family by his side. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Paul and Wilhelmina (Schadenberg) Busfield. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Monschein. Don worked as a supervisor at Auto Die in Grand Rapids, MI until his retirement in 1999 and was a member of Bauer Community Fellowship Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building and fabricating. He will be...

Ruth Alice Orr, age 86, of Coopersville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 15, 2021, surrounded by family. Ruth was born November 18, 1934, in Ludington, MI to Harold and Francis (Conrad) Fitch. She grew up on the family farm in Ludington but called Coopersville home for 56 years with her husband James. She was a former librarian of Coopersville Library, organist for Ottawa Center Chapel for many years, loved bowling, sports, crocheting and loving on her...

Robert Daniel Baker, age 85, of Marne passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Robert was born in Sparta, MI., to the late Daniel and Leona (Snyder) Baker. He served in the U.S. Army, was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved being around his family and could build or fix just about anything. His job as a truck driver gave him extensive knowledge of the roads and Robert was better than google maps at getting you where you needed to go. Robert is survived by his wife, Darla (Longnecker) Baker;...

LaVerne (Vern) Wilfred, Umlor, age 82 of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He passed away after a 16 year battle with Parkinsons. Vern was born in Conklin to the late Wilfred and Helen (Schoenborn) Umlor. He attended St. Joseph’s School in Wright, was a member of the Michigan National Guard and was a lifelong area Farmer. Vern was active at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4404. He was also active in the...

Mary Breen, aged 69, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Glenn and Nelva (Bolkema) Stroven. Mary is also preceded in death by her son Charlton “Chuck” Breen on May 3, 2010, nephew Ryan Broene and niece Jessica VanHeest. Mary loved spending time with her grandchildren especially her new great grandson Oliver and would always light up when they were around. She always saw the good in...

Beverly Jane (Davis) Hehl, age 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2020, with her family by her side. Beverly was born August 12, 1939, in Muskegon, MI to Avrell and Betty (DeMull) Davis. Beverly grew up on her family farm in Coopersville. She attended elementary school at North Evergreen and graduated from Coopersville Senior High in 1957. On Christmas Eve 1957, Beverly was baptized Catholic and became a member of St. Michael’s Church in Coopersville where she...

 John Arthur VanDenBrink, age 68, passed into eternal life Monday, December 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Aart and Coral (Alles) VanDenBrink. John is also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Angela Steffes and brother-in-law, Anthony “Butch” Steffes. John was a lifelong dairy farmer, a former member of the Coopersville School Board, and served on the St. Michael's School Board and Pastoral Council, the...

Leo Lavern Klein, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Laverne and Edna (Karsikas) Klein. Leo is also preceded in death by his sister-in law, Maryanne Klein. Leo received the highest ranking one could for his rifleman's skills in the Army National Guard and was excepted to go to the Olympics for rifle shooting. He enjoyed working and spending time in his garden, fishing, hunting, playing with his dogs, going to the apple orchards and...

Ronald Schoenborn Jr. aged 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December, 27, 2020. Private services will be held. Interment will take place in St Joseph cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Life Enrichment Dept. at Riverside Nursing and Rehab, 415 Friant St. Grand Haven, MI 49417. Condolences for the family may be left on his Tribute Wall at throopfh.com.

Rose Elaine Kopp, age 72, of Wyoming, MI. was called home to heaven Saturday December 26, 2020 with family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Donald and Grace (Gould) Turk. Rose loved to fish, camp, metal detect, garden, create art, spend time with family, and get into mischievous adventures as often as she could. She was a firecracker of a lady whose love for life and family was evident in her eyes, smile, attitude, and laughter. She is going to be greatly missed...