Luanne Gilson, aged 68, of Spring Lake formerly of Walker, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Luanne was born in Niles, MI to the late Eugene and Ann (Rabe) Westerhof. She attended Western Michigan University and received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Valley University. To Luanne, teaching was never a job. For her it was her passion and she loved teaching and interacting with the children in the Early Childhood Special Education Kenosha Program at Grand...

Betty Anne Wiggers, aged 86, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 peacefully in her sleep and is now resting in her Lord’s arms. She was a prayer warrior for many people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Fannie (Harjer) Handlogten, siblings, June Velthuis, Margie Taylor, Ron Handlogten, her husbands, Richard Laug and Jarvis Wiggers and step-son John Wiggers. Betty adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren remembering each of them on their...

Robert Mitchell, Jr., aged 35, of Allendale passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mitchell Sr; and his sister, Lori. Surviving are his mother, Betty Anderson; children, Trenton, Blake, Ashton, Lilyana and Izabella; his sisters, Liza, Bobbi, Crystal and Selena; his brothers, Paul and CJ; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences...

Dixie Rae Bulson (Hastings), age 85 or Coopersville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born August 23, 1936 in Coopersville, MI to the late Morris Hastings and Norma (Hastings) Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Bulson; brother, Clyde Hastings; son, Matthew Crouse; daughter, Sarah Crouse. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Erhorn; her sons, Timothy Crouse, Theodore Crouse, William Crouse Jr; her daughters, Laura (James) Wright, Sharon (Donald) Hill, Cathy...

Mrs. Edna Schumaker aged 92, of Coopersville, was called to her Heavenly home, Wednesday, January, 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll, grandson Jamie Thomas, great granddaughter, Natalie Dipzinski and her sisters Mickie Patterson, Donna Robinson and Ginny Ferguson.. Edna was a bus driver for over 20 years with Coopersville Public Schools. She was very active at St. Michaels church, she loved playing bingo. Edna’s children and grandchildren were the love of her...

Ron Murray of Grant passed into Eternity with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont, MI.  Family members were present during his short stay there and his passing.  He remains in our hearts. Ronald Henry Murray was born to Edith Edna (Moore) and George Blynn Murray of Bailey, MI, on July 1, 1925.  Ron was the 17th child of George’s 9 daughters and 9 sons.  Raised on a farm with plenty of hands-on...

Phyllis Irene Frank, age 88, of Conklin, MI., passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born in Dresden ND. to the late Robert and Anna (Brehmer) Meier. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Phyllis is survived by her sons, Keith (Connie) Frank, Joe (Pamela) Frank, Kenneth (Leslee) Frank and Michael Frank (Pamela Spring); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Barbara Louise (Hammond) Knapp, age 86, was called home to her Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Barb was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Nathan and Marie (Neff) Hammond. Barb grew up in the Coopersville-Ravenna area and was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1953 graduating with Charles Westover (Del Shannon). Barb married the late Dallas “Dale - Toots” Knapp while in New Jersey with her husband Dale who was in the U.S. Marines she received her LPN degree from...

Edward J. Popma Jr. age 63 of Coopersville, passed away January 1, 2022. Ed was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Edward J. Popma Sr. and Charlene (Sankey) Rhodes. He was employed with Vets Cab Co. and Calder City Taxi in Grand Rapids. In addition to his parents Ed was also preceded in death by his brother Thomas Popma and nephew Patrick Rinard. He is survived by his siblings, Carol Rinard-Carr, Linda (David) Campbell and Ernest (Holly) Rhodes; 2 nephews; 5 neices and several great...

Thomas (Tom) Daniel Hartuniewicz, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2021, at Vista Springs Northview. He was born November 1, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Mary (Bober) Hartuniewicz. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Renee and brother Joseph. Surviving are his sisters Alice Rolfe, Lucille (Harvey) Garrett, sister-in-law’s Barbara Hartuniewicz and Geneva Miller; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Tom was retired from...