OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 22, 2020

Ross Allyn Schoenborn, age 48, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday evening December 22, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI. Ross enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed coaching his children on the Coopersville Recreation Leagues, playing softball, golfing, fishing, hunting, spending time at the family cabin in...

Dec 21, 2020

Mabel Caroline Siemen, age 88, of Coopersville, passed away with family at her side Monday, December 21, 2020 at St Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids. Mabel was born in Harbor Beach, MI., to the late Otto and Laura (Detgen) Schave. In addition to her parents Mabel was preceded in death by her husband Allen Siemen on March 3, 2001,...

Dec 19, 2020

Louis Carl Nordlund, age 76, of Ravenna passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 with family at his side. He was born in Fremont, MI. to the late James and Josephine (Swenson) Nordlund.

Louie was a 1962 graduate of Shelby High School. He attended Central Michigan University, where he lettered as a varsity football player and...

Dec 13, 2020

Mary E. Teachout, age 90, of Coopersville passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home and rests now with her husband John. Mary was born in Coopersville, MI., to the late Walter and Hazel (Starks) O’Brien. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1948 and was employed for many years at Leigh Products in Coopersville. Mary...

Dec 13, 2020

Richard “Dick” Alan Potter, age 73, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, December 13, 2020. Dick served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Paulstra CRC Corp. in Grand Rapids. He loved spending time at his cabin in Baldwin, hunting, and working around his home and in his yard. Dick will be deeply missed by his wife,...

Dec 12, 2020

Dorothy Ann Veeneman, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, great granddaughter Taylor Jo-Ann Szymas, brother Paul and wife Mary Streeting, “sister cousin” Ardean Bos, many brothers and sisters-in-law. Survivors include her son, Robert F (Barb) Veeneman; granddaughter, Laurie (Jon) Shellenbarger; great...

Dec 7, 2020

He marched with determination and confidence straight into the amphitheater and stood on a pillar where crowds of tourists could see and hear.  He stole the stage, as the less than captivating local guides were incomprehensible to the English speaking masses.  When people heard him speak they gathered in droves.  At the top of his ringing voice he gave...

Dec 4, 2020

David Arthur Anderson, age 82, of Ravenna formerly of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Friday, December 4, 2020. He was a man of deep faith and loved to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others. David was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late Owen and Mildred (Russell) Anderson. He served in the U.S...