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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jack Fisher
Jun 21, 2021
Jack V. Fisher, age 81, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. Jack was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Howard and Kathryn (Burley) Fisher. He loved spending time with his family and friends, was a proud member of the UAW and enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. Jack will be deeply missed by his wife of 62...
Lloyd Titus
Jun 19, 2021
Lloyd B. Titus, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Lloyd was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Harold and Catherine (Feldman) Titus. He attended MSU and Western Michigan University obtaining a Master’s Degree in Education. Lloyd taught Physical Education at the Ravenna Middle School for 20 yrs. and was affectionately...
Virginia Ortiz - Aguilar
Jun 17, 2021
Virginia Ortiz-Aguilar, age 58, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. She was born in San Antonio Texas to the late Aristeo and Amelia (Escobedo) Ortiz. Virginia worked as a teacher at the Telamon Conklin Migrant Head Start Program. She was loved by all who met or knew her...
Janet Hillman
Jun 17, 2021
Janet L. Hillman, age 85, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Janet was born at home in Alpine Twp. to the late George and Leta (Reister) Kober. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Hillman and daughter Joy Hillman. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, was...
Robert "Rob" Karasinski
Jun 15, 2021
Robert John Karasinski unexpectedly passed June 15, 2021 at the age of 46. He was born Febuary 25, 1975 in Auroa, Colorado. Bob was a loving and hardworking grandson to Suzie Reyers, son to Diane and Charles Karasinski, brother to Jennifer Krebill (Kevin Krebill), his two children Madisyn and Robbie Karasinski, nephews Zachary VanDyke, Andrew Schnepp, Carter and Noah...
Bonita "Bonnie" Adams
Jun 12, 2021
Bonita “Bonnie” Adams, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Bonnie was born in White Cloud, MI to the late Milo and Nellie (Waller) Fetterley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Allan Adams, sister Sherry Adams, brothers-in-law Terry Mast, Larry Adams and Gordy Miller. She worked for Ravenna Public Schools for...
Alice Gilson
May 28, 2021
Alice Louise Gilson, age 95, of Marne and Mecosta, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born in Lansing, MI to the late John and Daisy (Mascho) Brethauer. Alice lived in Marne for 20 years raising her family with her late husband Jim. After they retired they moved to Mecosta and enjoyed their home on School Section Lake....
Charles Smith Sr.
May 28, 2021
Charles Theodore Smith Sr. age 80, passed away at his home, Friday, May 28, 2021. Chuck was born in Custer, MI to the late Percy and Helen (Buckley) Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Smith in July of 2019, son Timothy Percy Smith in July of 1988, one brother and...
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