OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2020

James Denson, age 79, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2020. James was born in Detroit, MI to the late Obbie and Gladys Denson. He was a member of the Coopersville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Janet on May...

Aug 30, 2020

Warren Mershon, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. Warren was born in Foss, Oklahoma to the late Edward and Clara (Bledsoe) Mershon. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Judy Mershon on June 18, 2017. He had a love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing, cutting and...

Aug 29, 2020

Matthew A. Hawley, age 51, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and was employed as a service man for Schepers Lawn Sprinkling in Jenison. Matthew enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren and family and at his cabin in McBain with his friends...

Aug 27, 2020

Ronald Floyd Merkins, age 89, passed away August 27, 2020. Ron was born in Nunica, MI. to the late Floyd and Charlotte (Conley) Merkins. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a charter member of the Coopersville VFW Post 5598, retired from the C & O Railroad where he worked as a brakeman and in his younger years...

Aug 26, 2020

Mildred Ann Stroven, age 86, was called home to her Lord Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Millie was born in Byron Center, MI to the late Rhine and Anna (DeBack) Hondred. She was a longtime member of Coopersville Reformed Church and enjoyed working with her husband Melvin on the farm in Coopersville. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Aug 22, 2020

LeRoy Gordon Haskins, age 77, of Ravenna, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Saturday, August 22, 2020. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Madeliene (Pethrick) Haskins and twin sister Lorraine. He was a graduate of Cornerstone University and retired from KISD where he taught school. LeRoy was a man who loved the Lord,...

Aug 20, 2020

Jessica Lyn Lozon-Schneider, age 35 passed away of accidental injuries Thursday, August 20, 2020. Jessi had a heart of gold and loved to spend time with her children, family, friends and was employed as a dental assistant at Mansfield Family Dentistry. Jessi is survived by her husband, Eric Schneider; daughters, Jaylyn Schneider and Ava Schneider; parents, Marty and Lynette...

Aug 14, 2020

Julie Ann Otterbein-Morris, age 52, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 14, 2020. Julie was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Harvey and Donna (Morgan) Otterbein. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School and worked in the Coopersville School’s Food Service Program. Julie was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, and friend, with the most contagious smile and...

Aug 6, 2020

Johnine Callahan, age 80, of Allendale, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 with family by her side. Johnine was born in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late John and Addine (Stuckey) Lee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant son, Shuan M. Callahan and sister, Delores Stuckey. Johnine attended Eastern Illinois University where she...

Jul 31, 2020

Jim Preston, age 90, of Newaygo (formerly of Coopersville) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020. Jim was born on July 29,1930 to Lee and Florence (Reynolds) Preston.  He grew up working alongside his father at the family business, Preston's Standard Service, becoming partner and later owner & operator from the 1950's until his...

Jul 27, 2020

Fred Earl Weston, age 84, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born in Lake City, MI., to the late Floyd and Pearl (Donnelly) Weston. Fred was an active life-member of the Grand Rapids/Sparta Moose Lodge #50, enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outside in nature and was retired from Blodgett Hospital where he worked as a carpenter. In...

Jul 27, 2020

Michael James Burdick, age 69, passed away at home Monday, July 27, 2020 with family at his side. Mike was born in Grand Rapids to the late Frederick and Frances (Triick) Burdick. He was a graduate of Kenowa Hills class of 1968, served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War and retired from the Kent ISD...

Jul 26, 2020

Richard “Tex” Church, age 57, of Allendale, passed away of accidental injuries on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Rick was employed for 20 yrs. at Adema Alternator & Starter Service in Coopersville. He loved stock car racing and raced his own car at Berlin Raceway in Marne. Rick had a heart of gold and was always helping others many times...

Jul 23, 2020

Marjorie Irish Randell, 98, passed away Friday July 23, 2020 at her home in Seal Beach, California. She was married to her late husband Edward William Randell, Sr. for 67 years. Her eternal rest will be side-by-side with Edward, interred in the Irish Family Plot in the Coopersville, Michigan Cemetery.

Marjorie Jean Irish was born on February...

Jul 21, 2020

Anthony Joseph Liszewski Sr. age 75, of Marne, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  He worked as a tool and die maker at Michigan Plating and Stamping.  He also loved hunting and fishing. Anthony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Velma (Redner) Liszewski; children, Deb (Mark) Klein and Tony (Christina) Liszewski; grandchildren, Christopher (Robin) Liszewski, Alyssa Liszewski,...

Jul 21, 2020

George R. Lane age 88, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. George was born in Chesire, Ohio to the late Calvin and Edith (Lynch) Lane. George served in the U.S. Marines and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for the U.S. Post Office as a Mail Carrier delivering mail on the North East side of Grand...

Jul 17, 2020

James M. Karnes, age 92 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Jim was born in Loraine OH., to the late Willis and Viola (Freestone) Karnes. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was employed as a Supervisor at Textron and Lear Seigler. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, bowling, fishing, camping...

Jul 8, 2020

Susan Kay Hammond, age 69, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Susan was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Emerson and Thelma (White) Strong. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Roger Williams Jr. Susan worked at Family Fare in Coopersville for 20 years in the Deli Dept....

Jun 29, 2020

John Steenstra, age 83, left this earthly life on Monday, June 29, 2020 to live forever with his Lord and Saviour after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life his soul mate and wife of 61 years, Hilda Steenstra. Together they were blessed with five children, Alice (Dave) Brinkert, Rick (Deb) Steenstra, Eric...

Jun 23, 2020

Hattie Lee Michael, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born in Tuscumbia, AL., to the late Tony and Mary Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Obie” Michael, and granddaughter Tammy Farmer. She is survived by her children, Shirley (David) Sexton, Tom Michael, Dora Johnson, Ellen Duncan,...