Kenneth Wayne Berry
Sep 29, 2025
Kenneth Berry, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on June 30, 1949, to Charles and Bessie (Conran) Berry in Muskegon, Michigan. Ken honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp being stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and completing a tour of duty in VietNam...
Henrietta VanRyswyk
Sep 22, 2025
Henrietta (Buist) Van Ryswyk, 82, passed away in Denver, Colorado, on September 22, 2025, following a stroke. Affectionately known as “Henri,” she was born on September 3, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gerrit James Buist and Avina VanderJagt Buist. Henri attended Portland State University and built a long, devoted career in real estate, known for...
John Harry Flikkema
Sep 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of John Harry Flikkema, who died Monday September 22, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease in Grand Rapids, MI. He was to turn 73 on October 3rd.
John worked alongside his father painting and hanging wallpaper in Grand Rapids for many years. He also taught himself hydroponic gardening, purchasing 2 large...
Richard Roger Schuiling
Sep 15, 2025
Richard “Ricky” Roger Schuiling, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Roger and Linda (Jacobson) Schuiling. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Schuiling and sister Kim Schuiling. Richard loved spending time with his children, was an avid outdoorsman where he liked to hunt, and fish on the...
Donna Ernestine (Bennett) Peck
Sep 13, 2025
Donna Ernestine Peck, age 70, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 13, 2025 with family by her side. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Donald and Nellie (Hudson) Bennett. Donna loved going to church and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Charles Peck; children, Chuck, Andy (Shannon),...
Karel Joy (Fritz) Hanenburg
Sep 12, 2025
Karel Joy Hanenburg, age 85, of Coopersville, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Born on July 15, 1940, to the late Frank and Ruby (Van Dyk) Fritz, Karel grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Coopersville High School in 1957. She remained active with her classmates throughout...
Mark Gerald Eberlein
Sep 9, 2025
Mark Gerald Eberlein, age 58, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Gerald and Joan (Roomsburg) Eberlein. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Eberlein. Mark loved spending time with his family and friends and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and working on tractors, he obtained his captains license...
Ricky (Pork) Lee Andrews
Sep 7, 2025
Ricky (Pork) Lee Andrews, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born and raised in Coopersville, MI to the late Carroll and Laura (Carson) Andrews, Rick spent his entire life on the Andrews Family Farm, a place he loved deeply and called home. Rick had a deep love for the outdoors, cherished trips to the...
Beverly Ann (Umlor) Maycroft
Sep 5, 2025
Beverly Ann (Umlor) Maycroft, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Conklin, MI, to the late Lloyd and Thelma (Isenhart) Umlor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Dean” Maycroft.
Above all, Beverly cherished visits, family “parties,” making comfort food and game nights. She found joy in...
Joan Kay (Koning) Hecksel
Sep 5, 2025
Joan Kay (Koning) Hecksel, aged 83, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 at her home. She was born in Polkton Twp. MI. to the late John and Janet (Hoving) Koning. Joan's life journey was a testament to her unwavering faith and the love she cultivated within her family and community.
Joan was a graduate of Coopersville High School's...
Mary Lou (Brower) Holm
Sep 4, 2025
Mary Lou Holm, age 78 of Lamont, went to be with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Stanley and Genevieve Brower.
In 1969, she graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree...
John Paul Nelson
Aug 29, 2025
John Paul Nelson, age 58, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Ravenna, MI, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, MI to John and Janice (Vandelier) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his father, John Chester Nelson. John loved spending time outdoors doing many activities, he was a project manager for many years, was very active...
Phyllis Maxine (Botruff) Cunningham
Aug 28, 2025
Phyllis Maxine Cunningham, aged 98 of Muskegon passed away at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Phyllis was born on August 17, 1927 to the late Riley and Mae (Broton) Botruff in Muskegon, MI. Phyllis married Jack Cunningham the love of her life on June 25, 1948. Phyllis graduated from Ravenna Schools in Ravenna MI. Phyllis enjoyed working at Ravenna...
Janice Marie (Hansen) Potter
Aug 27, 2025
Janice Potter lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Born on February 19, 1952, she found her happiest days fishing at the lake, camping under the stars, treasure-hunting at garage sales, traveling to new places, and—most of all—spending time with family and friends.
She married the love of her life, the late Floyd Potter, and together they shared 41...
Danny Lyle Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
Danny Lyle Sr., age 65, of Coopersville, MI passed away at his home Friday, August 15, 2025, in the comfort of his son’s arms.
He was born in Bloomington, IL to Paul Edward “Dale” and Nellie (Dean) Lyle. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Lyle; niece Ellyn Barford and sister-in-law, Pam Lyle.
Danny was a man of warmth, humor,...
Lynneth Kay (Rider) Vansinger
Aug 9, 2025
Lynneth Kay Vansinger, age 74, of Kent City, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Leon and Lorraine (Cheyne) Rider. Lynneth loved spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren, was a hard worker always tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and loved to decorate the house for every...
Garrett Logan Simmons
Aug 8, 2025
Garrett Logan Simmons, age 25, of Coopersville, MI passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born in Glendale, AZ to Donald Simmons and Kelly Sievert. Garrett fought and beat cancer, enjoyed cars and going fast, he grew up playing hockey and later in life grew interest in flowers and plants especially sunflowers. He will be deeply missed by his...
Kenneth Nelson Fredricks
Aug 8, 2025
Kenneth Nelson Fredricks, age 65, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Gerald and June (Hoezee) Fredricks. He was preceded in death by his mother June Kipp. Ken drove semis all his life and enjoyed taking his kids on deliveries, watching nascar and football. He was someone that always had a...
David Joseph Umlor Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
David Joseph Umlor Jr., aged 49 of Coopersville, passed away 10 days after being diagnosed with cancer. He went peacefully at his home with family and friends at his side Monday evening August 4, 2025. David was born in Grand Rapids, MI and was raised near and graduated from Coopersville High School Class of 1994. He worked as a Finance...
Josie Lee Morin
Jul 21, 2025
Josie Lee Morin, age 2, gained her angel wings at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2025. She had a bone marrow transplant at 5 months old and passed away due to GVHD. She was born on April 19, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI to her loving parents, Brandon and Lindsey (Ruch) Morin.
From the moment she arrived, Josie...
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