OBITUARIES

Paul Spoelman

Paul Spoelman

Sep 23, 2021

Paul Kenneth Spoelman, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Ravenna, MI on December 20, 1935 to the late Henry (Bill) and Jennie Spoelman. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1954 and served in the United States Army for 2 years. Paul married Marlene...

Dennis Clelland

Dennis Clelland

Sep 18, 2021

Dennis J. Clelland, age 65, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late George R. and Margaret (Denson) Clelland. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother George “Bobby” Clelland and brother-in-law Joe Brookhouse. Dennis was raised in Conklin, MI and graduate of Coopersville High School in...

David Ricord

David Ricord

Sep 18, 2021

David Paul Ricord, age 39, of Marne, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids and attended Kenowa Hills Schools. David enjoyed racing dirt bikes when he was younger at Big Air in Fremont, hanging out with his family and friends, riding 4-wheelers and fishing. He is survived by his children,...

Louis Kiogima

Louis Kiogima

Sep 17, 2021

Louis James Kiogima, age 79, walked on and returned to his Creator Friday, September 17, 2021. Louie was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. He was born in Petoskey, MI. to the late Lewis Adams and Evelyn Kiogima. In addition to his parents Louie was preceded in death by his daughter Kelli Kiogima on...

Stephen Anderson

Stephen Anderson

Sep 12, 2021

Anderson, Stephen Paul, age 58, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at Mission Point of Lamont on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Steve was born in Zeeland, MI on August 6, 1963.  He was a 1982 graduate of Coopersville High School and earned eight varsity letters running x-country and track.  Steve lived his entire life in Coopersville, MI.  He spent his...

Shirley Stroven

Shirley Stroven

Sep 12, 2021

Shirley K. Stroven, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Hazel (Reid) Vormittag. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband LaVerne Stroven. Shirley was an amazing pie maker, was the sewing 4-H leader and loved making quilts and other craft...

Carol Courtade

Carol Courtade

Sep 12, 2021

Carol E. Courtade, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Vern and Virginia (Karasinski) Heintz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leo Courtade. She will be deeply missed by her children Paul (Melissa) Courtade, Katie Courtade; brothers, Jim (Mary Ann) Heintz, Tom (Glenda)...

Jesse Ricord

Jesse Ricord

Sep 8, 2021

Jesse James Ricord (38) of Marne went to be with the Lord September 8 while working on power lines in Baldwin. Jesse was an indescribably devoted husband and father. He was a lineman for Great Lakes Energy where he has worked for the past 16 years. His sudden passing has left a void that can only be filled by God,...

Evelyn Bennink

Evelyn Bennink

Sep 7, 2021

Evelyn Bennink, age 97, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord on September 7, 2021. Evie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Marjorie (Brinks) Veeneman, by her husband Harold (Bud) and siblings, Henry, Guy, Doris, Melvin, Jerry, Millie and Mary Ann. Evie was a volunteer at Fountain View for many years. She spent hours putting...

John Grotenrath

John Grotenrath

Sep 7, 2021

John ‘Jack” Gellert Grotenrath III, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Marne, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Jack was born April 8, 1934 in Grand Rapids to the late Pauline Grotenrath and John G. Grotenrath II.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia in 1980 and his second wife, Lois in April 2021. Recently his...

Judith Demaagd

Judith Demaagd

Sep 1, 2021

Judith Ann DeMaagd (Watson), age 73, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lydia (DeVries) DeMaagd. Judith enjoyed spending time outside, loved working on crafts and had a love for animals. She will be deeply missed by her children, Karrie Jorgenson and...

Gertrude Meerman

Gertrude Meerman

Aug 26, 2021

Gertrude J. Meerman, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in Denver CO to the late Dirk and Minnie (Termaat) Dykstra. Gertrude loved spending time with her family, faith was an important part of her life and she was a prayer warrior. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 70 years Frank; children,...

Verne Beemer Jr.

Verne Beemer Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Verne C. Beemer Jr. age 92, was called home to his Lord, Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born in Walker, MI to the late Verne and Winnifred (VanPortfliet) Beemer. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years Dorothy, brother-in-law Duane Reynolds, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lester and Rose VanderLaan, sisters-in-law...

Dennis Cushway

Dennis Cushway

Aug 14, 2021

Dennis W. Cushway, age 68, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord, Saturday, August 14, 2021 with family at his side. Dennis was a Coopersville High School Graduate and worked for J & L Roofing of Grand Rapids for 28 yrs. until his retirement. Dennis was a man of faith who loved the Lord and lived his life...

Frank Veeneman

Frank Veeneman

Jul 25, 2021

Frank Henry Veeneman, age 92, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Henry and Gertrude (VanderVeen) Veeneman. In addition to his parents Frank was preceded in death by his wife Gloria (Ritz) Veeneman, brothers Harold Veeneman and George Veeneman, sisters Celia Pelton, Nellie Walt and Minnie Doornbos. He was a lifelong...

Joseph Fisher

Joseph Fisher

Jul 25, 2021

Joseph Burton Fisher, age 76, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Howard and Kathryn (Burley) Fisher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Fisher, daughter Lisa Maxwell, son-in-law Scott Maxwell, brother Jack Fisher and stepdaughter Pam Rubel. Joe loved spending time with his...

Milton "Mick" Doane

Milton "Mick" Doane

Jul 17, 2021

Milton “Mick” Doane, age 98, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late Clarence and Ruby (Elkins) Doane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty, son Don Doane, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Mick is a lifelong member of Conklin Reformed Church, was co-founder of...

Douglas Rollenhagen

Douglas Rollenhagen

Jul 14, 2021

Douglas Frank Rollenhagen, age 68, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Jack and Eileen (Mitchell) Rollenhagen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Anna Mae “Punk” Rollenhagen. Doug is survived by his wife of 37 years, Stella “Mickey” Rollenhagen; children, Timothy (Michelle) Huston...

Arthur Lillibridge

Arthur Lillibridge

Jul 3, 2021

Arthur Eldad Lillibridge, age 87, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Saturday morning July 3, 2021. He was born April 15, 1934 in Marne MI. to the late LaGrande and Pearl (Triick) Lillibridge. Art was preceded in death by his first wife of 40 yrs. Elinor (Pratt) Lillibridge, brother LaGrande Lillibridge Jr and sister...

Stephen Avery

Stephen Avery

Jun 30, 2021

Stephen Charles Avery, age 88, of Coopersville, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Steve was born in Ypsilanti Twp. to the late Noel and Dorothy (Evans) Avery. He grew up on the East side of the State, moved to Grand Rapids and worked for Allied Van Lines for many years until he moving to Traverse City...

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