OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 1, 2022

Edward J. Popma Jr. age 63 of Coopersville, passed away January 1, 2022. Ed was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Edward J. Popma Sr. and Charlene (Sankey) Rhodes. He was employed with Vets Cab Co. and Calder City Taxi in Grand Rapids. In addition to his parents Ed was also preceded in death by his brother...

Dec 31, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Daniel Hartuniewicz, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2021, at Vista Springs Northview. He was born November 1, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Mary (Bober) Hartuniewicz. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Renee and brother Joseph. Surviving are his sisters Alice Rolfe, Lucille...

Dec 27, 2021

Joyce Ann Shaffer, age 69, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles and Thelma (Rosenberry) Reynolds. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Kenny Reynolds, Dale Reynolds, Jim Reynolds and Bonnie Deimel, nephew Jeff Maynard. Joyce enjoyed spending time with family, loved to...

Dec 19, 2021

Dale Maurice Alberda, age 91, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born in Wyoming, MI to the late Maurice and Jenny (DeKlein) Alberda. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruby and brother Roger Alberda. Dale served in the United States Marine Corps, loved hunting pheasants and spending time with his...

Dec 18, 2021

Tara Jean Moore, age 31, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Baldwin, MI. Tara was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William Moore and Carolyn Sellon. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandparents. Tara loved spending time up north at the family cabin and enjoyed singing and listening...

Dec 17, 2021

Penelope “Penny” (Clark) Pickett, age 81, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Howard and Evelyn (Roggan) Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by Dexter Pickett Jr., brother Larry Clark and sister Lynda Marks. She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug Berg and...

Dec 15, 2021

Mark Falk, aged 62 of Marne, MI left us on Wednesday, December 15th to be with the Lord. He was survived by his parents, Charles and Joan, as well as one brother, Timothy, six sisters, Robyn (Mike) Replogle, Laurie (Steve) Close, Denise Close, Kristine (Mike) Moore, Kelly and Julie Falk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mark will...

Dec 13, 2021

Lonny Duane Eisen, age 65, of Walker, formerly of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Lonny was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Floyd and Helen (Buzas) Eisen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Karen Witte. Lonny worked in the  concrete construction industry for many years until health issues...

Dec 4, 2021

Passed away Saturday Dec 4 at age 87. She was preceded in death by her parents Jozef & Anna Svancarek, Siblings: Antonia, Klement, Josef & Karol, and her beloved husband Walter Mrnka. She will be missed by daughters Anna (Miro) Hromnik, Slovakia, Melanie (John) Nelson of Indianapolis, IN, son Joseph Mrnka of Ravenna, grandson Patrik Nelson and his son...

Dec 2, 2021

Michael Marlin “Chief” Sheridan, aged 72 from Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by family on December 2, 2021.  Michael was a 1967 graduate of Ravenna High School and served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, completing a tour of duty with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.  Michael earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Aquinas College and worked...

Dec 2, 2021

Jeffery Brandt Spear, age 30, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfather’s, Darwin Spear and Charles Brandt. Jeff loved spending time magnet fishing, he spent several hours researching the history of Michigan. Jeff enjoyed attending classic car shows, was a man with a huge heart and excepted everyone, most of all...

Dec 1, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Taylor, age 68, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents George “Bud” and Madeline “Mickey” (Frederick) Taylor, brother William Taylor and biological father Thomas Dracht. Tom will be deeply missed by his loving girlfriend Bonnie Shields; son, Adam (Jennifer) Taylor; grandchildren, Clare, Adalyn, Lincoln and Leo; siblings, George (Marree) Taylor,...

Nov 29, 2021

Stephen Paul Brown, age 76, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. He was born in Adrian, MI to Burton and Cleo {Haas} Brown. Steve was happily married to the late Christine Kay {Anderson} Brown for 55 years. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brother Jeff. Steve graduated from Blissfield High School...

Nov 28, 2021

Catherine Pauline Key, age 94, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Cornelius and Pauline (VanderWaal) Vansweden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Key, brother Harry VanSweden, sister Thelma Vandekieft, and daughter Lorraine Feenstra. Catherine was a very accepting person who loved...

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;...

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...