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Sharon "Shari" Lynne (Ensing) Millard

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Henrietta VanRyswyk

Henrietta VanRyswyk

Sep 22, 2025

Henrietta (Buist) Van Ryswyk, 82, passed away in Denver, Colorado, on September 22, 2025, following a stroke. Affectionately known as “Henri,” she was born on September 3, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gerrit James Buist and Avina VanderJagt Buist. Henri attended Portland State University and built a long, devoted career in real estate, known for...

John Harry Flikkema

John Harry Flikkema

Sep 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of John Harry Flikkema, who died Monday September 22, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease in Grand Rapids, MI. He was to turn 73 on October 3rd.

John worked alongside his father painting and hanging wallpaper in Grand Rapids for many years. He also taught himself hydroponic gardening, purchasing 2 large...

Richard Roger Schuiling

Richard Roger Schuiling

Sep 15, 2025

Richard “Ricky” Roger Schuiling, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Roger and Linda (Jacobson) Schuiling. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Schuiling and sister Kim Schuiling. Richard loved spending time with his children, was an avid outdoorsman where he liked to hunt, and fish on the...

Donna Ernestine (Bennett) Peck

Donna Ernestine (Bennett) Peck

Sep 13, 2025

Donna Ernestine Peck, age 70, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025 with family by her side. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Donald and Nellie (Hudson) Bennett. Donna loved going to church and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Charles Peck; children, Chuck, Andy (Shannon),...

Karel Joy (Fritz) Hanenburg

Karel Joy (Fritz) Hanenburg

Sep 12, 2025

Karel Joy Hanenburg, age 85, of Coopersville, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her children.

Born on July 15, 1940, to the late Frank and Ruby (Van Dyk) Fritz, Karel grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Coopersville High School in 1957. She remained active with her classmates throughout...

Mark Gerald Eberlein

Mark Gerald Eberlein

Sep 9, 2025

Mark Gerald Eberlein, age 58, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Gerald and Joan (Roomsburg) Eberlein. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Eberlein. Mark loved spending time with his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and working on tractors, he obtained his captains license...

Ricky (Pork) Lee Andrews

Ricky (Pork) Lee Andrews

Sep 7, 2025

Ricky (Pork) Lee Andrews, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born and raised in Coopersville, MI to the late Carroll and Laura (Carson) Andrews, Rick spent his entire life on the Andrews Family Farm, a place he loved deeply and called home. Rick had a deep love for the outdoors, cherished trips to the...

Beverly Ann (Umlor) Maycroft

Beverly Ann (Umlor) Maycroft

Sep 5, 2025

Beverly Ann (Umlor) Maycroft, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Conklin, MI, to the late Lloyd and Thelma (Isenhart) Umlor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Dean” Maycroft.

Above all, Beverly cherished visits, family “parties,” making comfort food and game nights. She found joy in...

Joan Kay (Koning) Hecksel

Joan Kay (Koning) Hecksel

Sep 5, 2025

Joan Kay (Koning) Hecksel, aged 83, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 at her home. She was born in Polkton Twp. MI. to the late John and Janet (Hoving) Koning. Joan's life journey was a testament to her unwavering faith and the love she cultivated within her family and community.

Joan was a graduate of Coopersville High School's...

Mary Lou (Brower) Holm

Mary Lou (Brower) Holm

Sep 4, 2025

Mary Lou Holm, age 78 of Lamont, went to be with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Stanley and Genevieve Brower.

In 1969, she graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree...

John Paul Nelson

John Paul Nelson

Aug 29, 2025

John Paul Nelson, age 58, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Ravenna, MI, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, MI to John and Janice (Vandelier) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his father, John Chester Nelson. John loved spending time outdoors doing many activities, he was a project manager for many years, was very active...

Phyllis Maxine (Botruff) Cunningham

Phyllis Maxine (Botruff) Cunningham

Aug 28, 2025

Phyllis Maxine Cunningham, aged 98 of Muskegon passed away at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Phyllis was born on August 17, 1927 to the late Riley and Mae (Broton) Botruff in Muskegon, MI. Phyllis married Jack Cunningham the love of her life on June 25, 1948. Phyllis graduated from Ravenna Schools in Ravenna MI. Phyllis enjoyed working at Ravenna...

Janice Marie (Hansen) Potter

Janice Marie (Hansen) Potter

Aug 27, 2025

Janice Potter lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Born on February 19, 1952, she found her happiest days fishing at the lake, camping under the stars, treasure-hunting at garage sales, traveling to new places, and—most of all—spending time with family and friends.

She married the love of her life, the late Floyd Potter, and together they shared 41...

Danny Lyle Sr.

Danny Lyle Sr.

Aug 15, 2025

Danny Lyle Sr., age 65, of Coopersville, MI passed away at his home Friday, August 15, 2025, in the comfort of his son’s arms.

He was born in Bloomington, IL to Paul Edward “Dale” and Nellie (Dean) Lyle. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Lyle; niece Ellyn Barford and sister-in-law, Pam Lyle.

Danny was a man of warmth, humor,...

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