Thomas C. Pals
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas C. Pals, age 73, of Allendale was called home to his Lord Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Cornelius and Mary Lou (VanHouten) Pals. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Pals and father Corky Pals. Tom enjoyed ice fishing, singing with his church family, Gardening, cutting wood and had a...
Billy Gene Abbott
Jan 21, 2024
Billy Gene Abbott, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Obion, TN to the late Albright and Gladys (Williams) Abbott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Tim Abbott; siblings, Bob Abbott, Jim Abbott, Jack (Sharon) Abbott and special friend Jackie Koster. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Elroy John Schaefer
Jan 21, 2024
Elroy John Schaefer, age 93, of Conklin, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late George and Norma (Reister) Schaefer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Philip (Patricia) Schaefer; in-laws, Bernard (Bernice) McNitt, sister-in-law, Carolyn (Donald) Burgtorf and brother-in-law, Gerald Porter. Elroy enjoyed spending time with...
Thomas Lynn McHalpine
Jan 4, 2024
Thomas Lynn McHalpine, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Pontiac, MI, to the late Jack McHalpine and Arlene Martens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Arnold Kunisch; brother, Scott McHalpine and brother-in-law, Chalres McGathy. Tom served in the United States Army during Vietnam as a lieutenant (Co....
Craig Allen Siebelink
Jan 2, 2024
Craig Siebelink, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly on January 2, 2024. Grieving him are his wife, Terri, children Thomas Siebelink of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kaylor Siebelink, of Coopersville. Craig was preceded in death by his mom, Marilyn Siebelink, and his in-laws, Tom and Kay Kalaher as well as his brother-in-law, Scott Kalaher. Craig will also be dearly missed...
Michael James Dippre
Dec 25, 2023
Michael James Dippre, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home with family at his side. Mike was born in Livonia MI., to the late James and Dorothy (Padden) Dippre. He worked at MichCor Container’s in Grand Rapids as a Maintenance Technician. Mike enjoyed his family and spoiling his grandchildren, camping at Sportsman Park...
Doris Elaine Slager - Sommerdyke
Dec 21, 2023
Doris Elaine (Swift) Slager-Sommerdyke, born Monday, September 14, 1936, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Doris is survived by her son, Ross (Sally) Slager; daughter-in-law, Linda (Jerry) Smith; son-in-law, Edward Bouwman; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and her very special friend William “Hap” Hecker. She...
Paul Alan Griswold
Dec 5, 2023
Paul Alan Griswold, aged 61, of North Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jessie (Melvin) Griswold; brother, John Griswold and sister, Bettie Durham.
Paul was a truck driver for PAR Trucking in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed driving truck and traveling all over the United States and had...
David Allen Day Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
David Allen Day, Sr., aged 84, of Lamont, passed away Tuesday, Dec 5 at his home with family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Margaret (Lyon) Day; brother, Robert; Sister, Fern; sons, Brian Day and Troy Matuk and granddaughter, Rebecca.
Dave is survived by his wife, Marge; his children, Doug (Wendy) Bass,...
Roger Lee Sitzer
Nov 30, 2023
Roger Lee Sitzer, aged 76, of Conklin, passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Peck) Sitzer; two sons, Bryan (Kelly) Sitzer and Brent (Amy) Sitzer; 4 grandchildren, Samantha (Jonah) Jefferson, Stephany (Caleb) Rasch, Colton Sitzer and Ethan Sitzer; step-granddaughter, Kirsten Fisher; six...
Christine Ruth (DeMott) Wynsma
Nov 27, 2023
Christine Ruth Wynsma, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly Monday, November 27, 2023, while bravely fighting cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Ruth (Kishman) DeMott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Kim DeMott. Christine was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of...
Jeremy Robert Haisma
Nov 15, 2023
Jeremy Robert Haisma, age 30, of Jenison originally of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jenison on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.
He is survived by his loving parents, Bob and Shelly (TerAvest) Haisma; sister, Kelsey Haisma and Bill Kelly; niece, Breslynn Kelly; nephew, Lane Kelly; grandfather Bob TerAvest and uncle Jeff TerAvest, grandmother Karen Haisma, and several...
Bernice Yvonne (Veenstra) Vodry
Nov 15, 2023
Bernice Yvonne (Veenstra) Vodry, age 85, of Marne, passed away peacefully with family at her side Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Bernice was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Burney and Marie (Burkhout) Veenstra.
Bernice is survived by her daughter, Linda and Mark Holler; son, Jerry and Mollie Vodry; grandchildren, Jessica Holler and Austin Bollinger, Cody Holler, Cassandra...
Verlyn Gerald Eisenhauer
Nov 4, 2023
Verlyn Gerald Eisenhauer, age 91, died peacefully at Chestnut Fields in Muskegon on November 4, 2023. He was born in Flowerfield Township, Michigan, September 21, 1932, on his paternal grandparents’ farm. He was the oldest of three children born to Willard and Hope (Draper) Eisenhauer. His two sisters are Donna Johnson and Ardith Bjorge. He went to Sheldon Creek, a...
Winnifred Anne (Egan) Spencer
Nov 2, 2023
“When Irish eyes are smiling it's like a morn in Spring,In the lilt of Irish laughter, You can hear the angels sing.When Irish hearts are happy, All the world seems bright and gay,And when Irish eyes are smiling, Sure, they steal your heart away.”
Winnifred (Winnie) Anne Egan Spencer, age 88, of Coopersville, MI entered into her heavenly home...
Marvin Ray Mershon
Nov 1, 2023
Marvin R. Mershon Sr., age 89, of Nunica passed away with his family at his side Wednesday November 1, 2023. Marv was born on August 9, 1934 in Oklahoma later moving to Michigan where he found work, married and raised his family on his farm in Nunica.
Marv worked for the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, beginning his career...
Emma May Abma
Nov 1, 2023
Emma May Abma, age 95, of Marne, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Isaac and Jessie (Vander Muelen) Heemstra. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Martin Abma in 2005; sister, Evelyn (Willard) Watson; brother, Charles (Bessie) Heemstra and sister-in-law, Barb Abma. She will...
Louise Kay Bronner
Oct 24, 2023
Louise Kay Bronner, 73, of Marne, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born in Polkton Twp., MI to the late John and Gertrude (Folkema) Dykstra. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Enoch Dykstra, Wilbur Dykstra, Gerald Dykstra; sister, Alice Cook; sisters-in-law, Myrtle (Norm) Bergsma, Ruth (Ken) Sailers, Donna Dykstra, Molly Dykstra;...
Charles Louis Sommers Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
Charles Louis Sommers Jr. age 80, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born in Port Hope, MI to the late Charles and Grace (Pleiness) Sommers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives, Alma (Frayer) Sommers and Patricia (Rhoades) Sommers; siblings, Joyce Thoms, Leona Klein, Beverly Zick, Ginny Johnson, Calvin “Butch”...
Alice Arlene Cook
Oct 15, 2023
Alice Arlene Cook, age 92, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born in Shelby, MI to the late John and Gertrude (Folkema) Dykstra, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Cook; sons, Milton, Harvey Jr. and Jeffery; brothers, Enoch Dykstra, Wilber Dykstra and Gerald Dykstra; sisters-in-law, Molly Dykstra and...
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