Brian Benoit
Nov 28, 2021
Brian Benoit, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his 3 grandparents. Brian loved playing video games, enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and kayaking. He was especially proud to be an uncle always being there for his nieces. He will be deeply missed by his parents Rene and Barbara (Austin) Benoit;...
Donna Bush
Nov 25, 2021
Donna Mae Bush, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Marvin and Marion (Lawton) Bulthuis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Bush, grandson Drew Veeneman, brother and sister-in-law Ray (Lorraine) Bulthuis, brothers-in-law and...
Gerald Brooks
Nov 24, 2021
Gerald Brooks, age 73, of Ravenna, MI was welcomed home by Jesus on November 24, 2021. He was an amazing husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Susan Brooks; his children, William (Angela) Brooks, Gidget (Earl) Campbell, Russell (Lisa) Bosch, Angela (Thomas) Dykstra, Christine (David) Austin, Michelle...
Charles Gilson
Nov 22, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Gilson, age 68, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born to the late James and Alice (Brethauer) Gilson of Marne, MI. Charles enjoyed spending time outside hunting and fishing, spending time with family, and working around the farm with family and friends, had a deep love for music and spending time with friends. He was...
Linda Geffert
Nov 20, 2021
Linda Geffert, born Nov. 3, 1942 passed away on Nov. 20, 2021 at the age of 79. She is survived by her two children, daughter, Carla (Gary) Hamstra of Allendale and son, Tony (Kendra) Geffert of Coopersville; her two grandchildren, Denise (Shawn) Van Dyke of Grand Rapids and Brian Hamstra of Allendale and two great grandchildren, Chase Van Dyke...

Cindy Morris
Nov 9, 2021
Cindy J. Morris, age 51, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Ronald and Barbara (Block) Sheler. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 14 years, Dwayne Morris; children, Tiffany (Joseph) Baldus, Brittanie Sheler and Michaela Sheler; grandchildren, Deagan, Damian, Emmersyn, Elijah, Brielle, Kamdyn, Mya, Allie and Greyson;...
Marilyn Siebelink
Nov 9, 2021
Marilyn J. Siebelink, age 72, was called home by her Lord and Saviour Tuesday, November 9, 2021, she is now running with the angels. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Alvin and Dorothy (Trepke) VandenBosch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Allen VandenBosch and Brother-in-law Norm Schuring. She...
Johanna Vredevoogd
Nov 7, 2021
Johanna (Jo) Vredevoogd, age 95, was ushered through God’s grace into His glorious presence on November 7, 2021. She was born January 20, 1926 to Bert and Jennie Rozeveld on a small farm in Marion, MI. Growing up during the Great Depression and between two World Wars, she learned to get by with little and the importance of family...
Thelma Faulkner
Nov 6, 2021
Thelma Faulkner, age 88, was called home to her Lord Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Myrtle (Jacobs) Haskett, husband Robert Faulkner. son T.A. Faulkner, daughter Susie Nuttal, son-in-laws Harry Gentry Jr. and Tim Gwozdz. Thelma was a longtime resident of Coopersville she has also resided in Comstock Park and in...
Jamie Thomas
Nov 3, 2021
Mr Jamie Joseph Thomas, age 47, passed after a sudden illness Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Jamie was a loving husband and father. He had a strong Catholic Faith, was a member of St Michael’s Catholic Parish in Coopersville and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9909. Jamie was a proud U. S. Marine Corps Veteran, was...
Marilyn James
Oct 27, 2021
Marilyn Grace James, age 85, of Bailey was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Frank and Grace (Knapp) Rice. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald James, grandson Kyle Sall, son-in-law Terry Gates and brother Frank Rice....
Theresa Looyenga
Oct 14, 2021
Theresa “Tress” Looyenga, aged 91, of Jenison was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021. Tress was born June 1, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Martin and Mary (Smit) Swart. Tress attended and graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1948 and married Ted Looyenga on June 10, 1949. Tress...
Helen Thorpe
Oct 12, 2021
Helen L. Thorpe, age 95, went peacefully to be with her heavenly father on October 12, 2021. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Anthony and Ada (Belville) Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s Jacob Bouwkamp, Lee Waldie and Bill Thorpe, twin infant sons, son Dale Bouwkamp, 7 sisters,...
William Grimm
Oct 8, 2021
William Fredrick Grimm, age 85 of Ludington formerly of Irons and Allendale passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Bill was born in Muskegon to the late William Alexander and Christine (Jagos) Grimm. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force, worked at GM retiring after 35 years of service from the Coopersville facility and also worked part time for the...
Bernard Looks
Oct 7, 2021
Bernard Herman Looks, age 82, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Bernard and Ida (VanOeffelen) Looks. Ben served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Wolverine World Wide in Rockford where he worked as a Supervisor. After his retirement he continued to stay busy working as...

Matthew Crouse
Oct 3, 2021
Matthew Joseph Crouse, age 58 of Nunica passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father William Crouse Sr., stepmother, Carol Couse and sister Sarah Crouse. He is survived by his mother Dixie Bulson; daughter, Kristy (Mike) Cannady; grandchildren, Nathan and Layla Cannady; brothers, Timothy Crouse, Theodore Crouse, William Crouse Jr; sisters, Laura...
Donna Otterbein
Sep 30, 2021
Donna M. Otterbein, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday September 30, 2021. Donna was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Arthur and Georgia (Lewis) Morgan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Otterbein, daughters Julie Morris and Diane Titus, brother Richard Morgan,...
Frances Sweet
Sep 30, 2021
Frances Sweet, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in the Netherlands to the late Cornelius and Joan (Devrise) VanderIest. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Stephen Swart and Jerry Sweet. She will be deeply missed by her children, Stephen (Thea) Swart, Ken (Marliene) Swart, Lin (Roger) Rosema,...
James Karafa
Sep 29, 2021
James Lee Karafa, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Jim was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late James and Louise (Goerz) Karafa. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife Scherry Karafa and brother-in-law Verlin Jewell. He will be remembered as a hardworking farmer who was loved by many. Jim...
Betsy Sweet
Sep 24, 2021
Betsy A. Sweet, age 86, passed away Friday September, 24, 2021. She was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island to the late Alfred and Jane (Brickmont) Caswell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Larry Sweet and great grandson Alexander Sweet. Betsy was a long time resident of Coopersville, loved quilting and was...
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