OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 3, 2020

Otis Frank Warmuskerken, age 70, was called to his heavenly home Thursday, December 3, 2020. Otis was born in Muskegon, MI. to the late Francis and Fern (Crain) Warmuskerken. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School Class of 1969 and married his wife Sue VerSluys on September 3, 1971. Otis was very active in the Conklin Reformed...

Nov 26, 2020

Dorothy Elouise Danenberg, age 87, of Allendale, passed away at her home Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born in Knightstown, IN., to the late Edward and Dorothy (DeWitt) Gorman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Francis “Buck” Danenberg on Jan. 27, 2020, her sons Allen Mays, Miller “Jr.” Mays and Arnold...

Nov 23, 2020

Howard Carl McDonald, Age 77, of Conklin, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 after a long battle with multiple health issues. He was born in Muskegon, MI to the late George and Grace (Fearnow) McDonald. He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Joseph and daughter Lynn Marie, along with brother George McDonald. Howard will be deeply missed...

Nov 23, 2020

Edward William Neymeiyer, age 82, passed away Monday November 23, 2020. Ed was born in Marne, MI., to the late Louis and Flora (Vliestra) Neymeiyer. He attended Berlin High School in Marne and was a longtime farmer in Jamestown Twp. as well as a builder and real estate agent. Ed is survived by his longtime friend Etta Myers; children,...

Nov 21, 2020

Jocelyn Coral (Guzin) Zylstra, age 64, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joy was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Bruno and Charlene (Rintamaki) Guzin. She was a graduate of Rockford High School, received her Associate’s Degree from Ferris State University and worked as an office manager....

Nov 20, 2020

Gerald Dean Roberts, age 87, of Coopersville formerly of Oscoda and Livonia, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Gerald was born to the late William and Mittie (Hutson) Roberts He was a graduate of Lowrey High School in Dearborn, MI, served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked at Ford Motor Company for 38 years...

Nov 13, 2020

Allen Clare Spencer, age 87, of Coopersville, MI peacefully entered the eternal gates of heaven with many family members virtually by his side on Friday November 13th, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Maurice Spencer, his mother Elizabeth (Allen) Spencer, stepmother Emma Spencer, stepsister Artha (Don) Reed and in-laws Wally Clark and Fred Schraegle, Don and...

Nov 12, 2020

Gladys Marie (Beld Paris) Wohlford, age 92, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. Gladys was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Henry and Jennie (Veeneman) Beld. She worked at Leigh Products in Coopersville, and was a long time active member of the Coopersville Bible Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing cards....

Nov 12, 2020

Paul Richard Guinn, aged 72, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Theodore and Margaret (Sherburn) Guinn. In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Joan and brother, Alan. Paul served his country in the US Army during Vietnam, worked for Leprino Foods in Allendale...

Nov 10, 2020

Thomas Lee Schoenborn (Uncle Tom / Dusty), age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late Peter and Leona (Lothschutz) Schoenborn. Tom was also preceded in death by his brother Emmett Schoenborn and sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou and John Speigl. He was a lifelong resident of Conklin, enjoyed spending time...

Nov 4, 2020

Arthur J. Klein, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Art enjoyed time spent with family and friends, fishing, golfing, playing cards, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He always displayed his competitive spirit in those activities. Art was a longtime very active member of service at St Michael’s Church in Coopersville...

Nov 2, 2020

Doris Eleanor (McBride) Barkel, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on November 2, 2020. She was born September 4, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Evelyn Smith McBride. On September 20, 1940 she was married to Henry J Barkel, a marriage that would last over 66 years. After retiring from Meijer, Doris enjoyed a full social...