OBITUARIES

Virginia Ortiz - Aguilar

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Dick Bliss

Dick Bliss

May 28, 2021

Dick Raymond Bliss, age 76, of Conklin, passed away at his home Friday, May 28, 2021. Dick was born in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Lyle and Edythe (Jorgensen) Bliss. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Steel Case where he worked as the Scrap and Hazardous Waste Coordinator. Dick is survived by his wife of...

Charles Lillibridge

Charles Lillibridge

May 26, 2021

Charles Frederick Lillibridge, age 90, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Marne, MI to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Ashenbrenner) Lillibridge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sally Lillibridge, brothers Gordon Lillibridge and Arvin Lillibridge, infant brother Phillip Lillibridge, sister Aleah Brouwer and brother-in-law Chuck Brouwer and sister-in-law...

Ruby Loudermilk

Ruby Loudermilk

May 23, 2021

Ruby R. (Holden) Loudermilk, age 85, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 with family at her side. She was born in Crystal Valley, MI to the late Eliger and Ettie (Harvey) Holden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s Peter Verschueren and Randy Loudermilk, sons Thomas Verschueren and Anthony Verschueren, daughter Diane Verschueren...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

May 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Louis Clark, age 76, was called home to his Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Bob was born in Cheboygan, MI to the late Thomas and Marie (Shasta) Clark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant brother Thomas and sister Ardis Sherman. Bob was a member of Ottawa Center Chapel, served...

Dale Konyndyk

Dale Konyndyk

May 12, 2021

Dale Allan Konyndyk, age 59, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Dale was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Clarence and Joan (Koldenhoven) Konyndyk. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence. Dale truly loved his family – especially his two sons and his grandchildren. He taught them, and many others, how to fish, how to hunt, and...

Juanita "Corky" Lane

Juanita "Corky" Lane

May 8, 2021

Juanita F. “Corky” Lane, age 85, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Corky was born in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Shirley and Ruby (Bragg) Trosper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Lane and sister Isabelle. Corky was a women of faith and enjoyed reading her Bible. She held various...

William Versluys Sr.

William Versluys Sr.

Apr 30, 2021

William Albert “Wild Bill” VerSluys Sr., passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home in Grand Rapids. Bill was born in Brookings, SD., to the late William and Dorothy (Story) VerSluys. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School and was employed as a cook at The Beltline Bar for over 30 years.  Bill was a kind, compassionate...

Arlene Spoelman

Arlene Spoelman

Apr 28, 2021

Arlene M. Spoelman, age 87, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband John, two daughters, Baby girl Spoelman at birth and Mary Spoelman, brothers, Vernon, Leon, Dale and Faye and also sister, June. Arlene loved the Lord and was very strong in her faith. She also loved her grandchildren, birds...

Robert Gillespie

Robert Gillespie

Apr 27, 2021

Robert Allen Gillespie, age 65, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home with family at his side. Bob was born in Grant, MI. to the late Gerald and Delores Gillespie. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Press Operator. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Bob is survived by...

Scarlett Campbell

Scarlett Campbell

Apr 25, 2021

On Sunday morning, April 25, 2021, Scarlett Rae Campbell, age 3 mos., passed away and Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. Scarlett overcame many obstacles over the last 14 weeks and she loved snuggle and nap times with Mom. She is survived by her parents, Brandyn and Becky Campbell; sister, Alexis; brother, Kaiden; grandparents, Scott and Sonja Campbell, Kristi Brooks...

William Dedinas

William Dedinas

Apr 24, 2021

William “Bill” DeDinas, age 78, of Marne passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home with family at his side. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Edward and Zoie (Franzak) DeDinas.  Bill loved spending time with his family especially his three grandsons, was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time at his cottage on...

David Kuieck

David Kuieck

Apr 15, 2021

David H. Kuieck, age 80, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 after a three year battle with cancer and COPD . He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Harold and Marjorie (Doornbos) Kuieck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Valerie Parker. Dave’s career highlight was being the creator and...

Lee Mccurdy

Lee Mccurdy

Apr 11, 2021

Lee J. McCurdy, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021. Lee retired from Coopersville Schools where she worked as a Custodian. She loved her grandchildren and family time. She will be deeply missed by her son, Gerald (Lisa) Schaller; daughters, Terry (Doug) Sherman and Linda Hautekeete and Bruce Rydzeski; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren with one...

Warren Hawley

Warren Hawley

Apr 4, 2021

Warren A. Hawley, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born in Marne, MI to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Lillibridge) Hawley. In addition to his parents Warren is preceded in death by his sons Mark Hawley and Mathew Hawley, and bother Elwyn Hawley. Warren loved to spend time outdoors, watching Nascar and spending time with...

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