OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2021

Wave L. Manning (Sandberg) nee VanderLaan, age 93, passed away, Friday, February 12, 2021 in Muskegon, MI., with family at her side. She was born in Ravenna Twp. MI., to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Hoefling) VanderLaan. Wave was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Sandberg and Gerrit Manning, son Terry Sandberg and daughter Susan Sandberg. She is...

Feb 7, 2021

Arlene Joyce (Pastoor) Hammond, age 87, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late William and Lillian (Markoski) Pastoor and was a graduate of South High School in Grand Rapids. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Richard Hammond Sr. on March 10, 2006. She is a lifelong...

Feb 4, 2021

Helene Lemmen, age 96, of Rockford formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 and is now in the presence of her Lord singing her favorite hymn “How Great Thou Art”. She was born in Allendale, MI to the late Gerrit and Helen (Meyer) Lemmen. In addition to her parents, Helene was also preceded in death by her...

Jan 27, 2021

Gradus Kamps, age 90, of Spring Lake formerly of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Gradus was born in Wayland, MI to the late Louis and Gertrude (Vantil) Kamps. Gradus is a member of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church and formerly a member of Coopersville Christian Reformed Church. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, loved traveling...

Jan 24, 2021

Lance Arnold Tikkanen, aged 62, of Amargosa Valley, NV, formally of Coopersville, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 after a short battle with liver cancer. Lance was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Lavonna (Allen) and Arthur O. Tikkanen. Lance proudly served our country for over 20 years in the United States Navy as an Electronics Warfare...

Jan 23, 2021

Dennis James Leussenkamp, age 62, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Garrett and Marie (Valk) Leussenkamp and worked at Jimdi Plastics in Allendale. Dennis loved spending time with his family, caring for his grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching and helping them grow....

Jan 21, 2021

Donald Arthur Busfield, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 with family by his side. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Paul and Wilhelmina (Schadenberg) Busfield. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Monschein. Don worked as a supervisor at Auto Die in Grand...

Jan 15, 2021

Ruth Alice Orr, age 86, of Coopersville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 15, 2021, surrounded by family. Ruth was born November 18, 1934, in Ludington, MI to Harold and Francis (Conrad) Fitch. She grew up on the family farm in Ludington but called Coopersville home for 56 years with her husband James. She was...

Jan 10, 2021

Robert Daniel Baker, age 85, of Marne passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Robert was born in Sparta, MI., to the late Daniel and Leona (Snyder) Baker. He served in the U.S. Army, was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved being around his family and could build or fix just about anything. His job as a truck driver gave...

Jan 8, 2021

LaVerne (Vern) Wilfred, Umlor, age 82 of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He passed away after a 16 year battle with Parkinsons. Vern was born in Conklin to the late Wilfred and Helen (Schoenborn) Umlor. He attended St. Joseph’s School in Wright, was a member of the Michigan National Guard and was a lifelong area Farmer. Vern...

Jan 2, 2021

Mary Breen, aged 69, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Glenn and Nelva (Bolkema) Stroven. Mary is also preceded in death by her son Charlton “Chuck” Breen on May 3, 2010, nephew Ryan Broene and niece Jessica VanHeest. Mary loved...

Dec 29, 2020

Beverly Jane (Davis) Hehl, age 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2020, with her family by her side. Beverly was born August 12, 1939, in Muskegon, MI to Avrell and Betty (DeMull) Davis. Beverly grew up on her family farm in Coopersville. She attended elementary school at North Evergreen and graduated from Coopersville Senior...

Dec 28, 2020

John Arthur VanDenBrink, age 68, passed into eternal life Monday, December 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Aart and Coral (Alles) VanDenBrink. John is also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Angela Steffes and brother-in-law, Anthony “Butch” Steffes. John was a lifelong dairy farmer, a former member...

Dec 27, 2020

Leo Lavern Klein, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Laverne and Edna (Karsikas) Klein. Leo is also preceded in death by his sister-in law, Maryanne Klein. Leo received the highest ranking one could for his rifleman's skills in the Army National Guard and was excepted to go...

Dec 27, 2020

Ronald Schoenborn Jr. aged 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December, 27, 2020. Private services will be held. Interment will take place in St Joseph cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Life Enrichment Dept. at Riverside Nursing and Rehab, 415 Friant St. Grand Haven, MI 49417. Condolences for the family may be left on...

Dec 26, 2020

Rose Elaine Kopp, age 72, of Wyoming, MI. was called home to heaven Saturday December 26, 2020 with family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Donald and Grace (Gould) Turk.

Rose loved to fish, camp, metal detect, garden, create art, spend time with family, and get into mischievous adventures as...

Dec 25, 2020

Michael Lee Cannoy, age 52, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born in Flint, MI. Michael is preceded in death by his father Norman Cannoy. Mike enjoyed spending time outdoors where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and attending mud bogs. He enjoyed spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren. Michael will be missed by his mother Glenna Dawson;...

Dec 25, 2020

Marilyn Ruth Breen, age 88, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour, Friday, Dec 25, 2020. Marilyn was a longtime resident of Coopersville and member of the Coopersville Reformed Church. She is survived by her children, Roger (Barbara) Breen, Betty Lou (William) Frieberg, David (Linda) Breen and Marlene (Gary) Dyke; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law,...

Dec 23, 2020

Geneva Marie Barbrick, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was born in Allendale, MI to the late Newton and Beatrice (Sheridan) Parish. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Phillip Barbrick, son Roger Barbrick, daughter Sherryn Benkert, siblings Morris Parish and Lorraine Rosin, grandson Joel Dickman, sons-in-law Jack Dickman...

Dec 23, 2020

Janice Marie (Bakes) Palma, age 86,  of Coopersville entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  Jan was born June 15, 1934 in North Dakota and moved with her family to Michigan as a young girl.  She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Conklin and graduated from Coopersville High School in 1952.  She married Dennis “Joe” Palma on September...