OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2022

William E. “Bill” Hodson, age 90, was called home to Heaven Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Magdalena (Schultz) Hodson. Bill grew up in the Coopersville/Lamont area, attended Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed playing football in high school and in boot camp at Great...

Feb 21, 2022

Marcia Kay Cain, age 67, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Monday, February 21, 2022 after complications due to a fall. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Wallace and Elinor (Pratt) Geleske. Marcia loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She had the patience of a saint and was loyal to...

Feb 20, 2022

Kevin Michael Cypret, age 37, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany and was preceded in death by his father Michael Cypret and father-in-law Michael Lawrence. Kevin loved his wife and daughter, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 10...

Feb 20, 2022

Carl Allen Welsheimer, age 62, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Millard “Bud” and Elsie (Workman) Welsheimer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Ben, brothers-in-laws Michael Sherlock, Tim Sherlock and nephew Marcus DeWit. Carl loved spending time with his grandchildren as they...

Feb 13, 2022

Daryle Lee Maycroft, age 73, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Gordon Sr. and Rita (Lemr) Maycroft. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Lyle Maycroft, brothers-in-law Ron DeWitt and John VanDenBrink. Daryle served in the United States Army, was a Charter member...

Feb 11, 2022

Elaine Christina (Constantine) Hecksel, age 81, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord on Friday, February 11th, 2022. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Elaine was born in Dearborn, MI to the late Paul and Helen (Merkins) Constantine. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Isabel...

Feb 7, 2022

Gerald Walt, age 97, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Peter and Caroline (Hendrix) Walt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nina, brother and sister-law Warren and Nellie Walt, sister-in-law Betty Hodson and brother-in-law Jack Palmatier. Gerald was a life time resident of...

Jan 27, 2022

Emma Gerlach, age 101, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born in Dresden, North Dakota to the late Rudolf and Pauline (Sperling) Lick. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John, Son Duane Gerlach, brothers Teddy, Buddy and Frank Lick, 3 sisters Evelyn Shushman, Lillian Zettle and Verna Lick. Emma worked...

Jan 25, 2022

Sue Kinnucan, 87, Engadine, MI, formerly of Coopersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2022. Sue was born on November 30, 1934 in Chinen, Okinawa, Japan to Seitei and Kame(Izu) Oshiro, middle of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Seigi, Seiki, Seisei, Seie, Seitetsu, Seiko, and sister Misako Unten,...

Jan 24, 2022

Ellen Marie Hudson, age 72, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Arthur and Bonnie (Sheldon) Umlor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Hudson and brother Joe Umlor. Ellen worked for Taskers Drug Store in Coopersville for several years, she enjoyed spending time...

Jan 21, 2022

Dolores Jean DeKiep, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Hayden and Ellis (Diephouse) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger, her son William, and brother Raymond. Dolores loved spending time with family, especially her great...

Jan 20, 2022

Sebastian Ochoa, stillborn infant was called home to Heaven, Thursday, January 20, 2022 and is now in the arms of his grandmother, Maria G. Ochoa who preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Elizabet Cortez-Ochoa; brother, Ivan; sister, Aitana; grandfather, Santos Ochoa;  aunts, Maricela (Salvador) Pineda, Sandra (Sergio) Rodriguez and Briceida Osborne; uncles, Santos T. Ochoa and Mariano...

Jan 10, 2022

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...

Jan 7, 2022

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...

Jan 7, 2022

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...

Jan 6, 2022

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;...

Jan 5, 2022

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...

Jan 4, 2022

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...

Jan 2, 2022

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...

Jan 1, 2022

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...