OBITUARIES

Jun 25, 2022

Mary Eileen (nee Ryan) Lawson (100 years old) passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022, in Coopersville, Michigan.

Mary was born near Hartford, Michigan, to John Patrick and Sarah Rose (Latus) Ryan. She was a 1939 graduate of Hartford High School and attended Western Michigan University before marrying Kenneth W. Lawson in 1942. They...

Jun 12, 2022

Sherman Dale Hecksel, age 84, of Coopersville, passed away at his home Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Muskegon, MI., to the late Sherman Edward and Kathleen (Mellow) Hecksel. In addition to his parents Sherm was preceded in death by his son Sherman John Hecksel on Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, brother and sister-in-law David and Joyce Hecksel,...

Jun 8, 2022

Steven Kurt Boss, age 53, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born in Zeeland, MI to the late Stanley and Lucille (Lotterman) Boss. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Terry Nash. Steve worked for Standard Lumber and Supply, served on the Chester Twp. Fire Department for 27 years, enjoyed fishing,...

Jun 5, 2022

Sam Street Hughes II, passed away at the age of 88 on June 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Piper, brother John Hughes, sister Tempa Richards and his parents Judge Sam and Irene Hughes. Sam graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, attended MSU, served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the State of Michigan...

May 28, 2022

Marjorie Ann (Church – Busbee) Rhoads, age 92, of Marne passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Detroit, MI. to the late Dewey and Ina (Hammer) Church. Marjorie was a very kind and giving person, the neighborhood kids all knew her as Mom and enjoyed hanging out at her house. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, gardening,...

May 22, 2022

Lois Ruth (Cheyne) Spencer, age 90, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at her home. Lois was born in Jenison, MI., to the late Floyd and Doris (Lowing) Cheyne. She has lived in the Coopersville Area most of her life and was a longtime member of the Coopersville Bible Church. In...

May 18, 2022

 

Edmond “Trey” George Eisenhouer III, age 15 months, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Edmond Jr. and Melissa (Huisken) Eisenhouer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Edmond Eisenhouer Sr. Trey brought joy to everyone that met him, had the biggest and most contagious smile and loved time spent...

May 16, 2022

James Patrick Reardon, age 67, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late James and Janet (Yeager) Reardon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Tikkanen, brother David Reardon and sister Carol Reardon. Jimmy worked as a janitor for Grand Valley State University for 32...

May 13, 2022

Audrey Lou (Minkler) Laug, age 93, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late James and Anna (Jousma) Minkler. Audrey was a woman who loved her family and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved meeting new people, traveling to new places and experiencing all this world had...

May 13, 2022

Lucille Catherine (Anderson) Marshall, age 96, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Stonebridge Manor Assisted Living Home in Walker. Lucille was born in Grand Rapids MI.to the late George and Mary (Hehl) Anderson. She was a lifelong member of St Michael’s Catholic Church in Coopersville and enjoyed volunteering at Church. Lucille was retired from Grand Valley...

May 5, 2022

Sharon Ann Davis, age 75, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Joseph and Loretta (Finkler) Dietrich. Sharon loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, was an active board member of the Friends of the Musketawa Trail Group. Sharon was an avid bicyclist and has biked several...

Apr 30, 2022

Jeremy Alan Millard, age 43, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and Graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1997. Jeremy had a lifelong love of sports, especially the Detroit Tigers. He spent countless nights in the stands of Comerica Park enjoying precious time with his...

Apr 30, 2022

Kenneth Hillman, age 81, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia on Nov 7, 2017, stepson Billy Wayne Hodges, brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Janet Hillman, brother-in-law Harvey Eisen and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Billy Joe and Patsy Stanley. Ken was born in Coopersville to the late Harold and Rose (Barbachyn) Hillman...

Apr 25, 2022

Clarellen Doornbos, age 95, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born in Grandville, MI to the late Baltus and Tena (Binder) Doornbos.in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Henry (Minnie) Doornbos, Theresa Doornbos and Adrian Doornbos. Clarellen enjoyed playing the piano, violin and sewing. She cared for her parents and sister...

Apr 22, 2022

Ronald Orin Scott, age 78, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born in Muskegon, MI. and served in the United States Air Force. Ron worked as a crane operator, then became a pilot, flying for the US Forest Service, US Marshal Service and US Airways. After retiring from flying, he worked for the FAA as an Aviation...

Apr 21, 2022

Sandra Lee (Lewis-Meringa) McLaughlin, age 74 of Coopersville. It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sandra “Sandy” McLaughlin announces her unexpected passing on Thursday April 21, 2022 at her home. Sandy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Edward McLaughlin; son, Gary (Thera) Meringa II; daughter, Molly (Adam) Czarnopys; grandchildren, Lucas Meringa, Lilyana Meringa, Alexander Czarnopys and...

Apr 16, 2022

Steven D. Roper, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Flint, MI. He was preceded in death by his mother Doris Roper, son Chad Roper, father-in-law Frank Aldridge and sister-in-law Gina Snapp. Steve served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, was the past Post Commander at the...

Apr 14, 2022

Reverend John Schreiber, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Reverend Lawrence and Bertha (Rolff) Schreiber. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson David Schreiber, sisters Peggy and Mary, brother-in-law Michael Paris, sisters-in-law Kathy Schreiber and Jan Haystead. After high school John...

Apr 12, 2022

Marvin L. Walt, age 89, of Coopersville, was called home to Heaven unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home. Marvin was a graduate of Coopersville High School and lifelong resident and area farmer. He was born to the late Peter and Caroline (Hendricks) Walt at the farmhouse in Coopersville where he has lived and farmed all his life....

Apr 4, 2022

Kuyt, Thomas Wayne, aged 74, of Hudsonville, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2022. Tom was a beloved father of eight, and grandfather of fifteen, and had been married to Sherry (Snider) for 47 years. The grandson of Dutch immigrants, Tom was the second son of Helen and Jack Kuyt, a WWII Army veteran,...