OBITUARIES

Feb 29, 2020

Ernest G. Bush, age 96, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Ernie was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Millard and Hattie (Laug) Bush.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Drew Veeneman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray (Margaret) Bush and Howard (Eloise) Bush and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray (Lorraine) Bulthuis. He was a Staff...

Feb 26, 2020

Alma June (Borgman) Bouwman, age 86, of Coopersville, completed her journey here and went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to be reunited with her husband Gerald. She was born and raised in Fremont, MI, her parents were the late George and Alice (Fisher) Borgman. Alma graduated from Fremont High School and worked in the office...

Feb 26, 2020

Curtiss Barbara F.

Jul. 13, 1939-Feb 26, 2020

Barbara Faye Curtiss went to meet Jesus in Heaven on February 26th, 2020. Barbara was preceded in death by her dear loving husband Jean Spencer Curtiss in October 2015; by her parents Roland and Katherine Easley, by her granddaughter Sarah Joy Curtiss and by her brother, Roland...

Feb 23, 2020

Edmund Louis Armock, age 89, of Conklin, passed away at his home Sunday, February 23, 2020. Ed was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Barton and Elizabeth (Rasch) Armock. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Life Member of the Marne American Legion. Ed was a lifelong area farmer and member of St Joseph Church...

Feb 21, 2020

Kimberly A. Luke, age 54, of Coopersville, passed away Friday evening, February 21, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother Susan Kay Dodge and her mother and father-in-law, Lellevene and Charles Luke. Kim loved her family, friends and all her animals and was employed as a supervisor at Plasan Carbon Composites....

Feb 16, 2020

Anna L. Kaufman, age 92, of Conklin, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Edward and Anna (Kleider) Krueger. In addition to her parents Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Alford Kaufman in 1977 and brothers, Bill Krueger and Carl Krueger. Anna is a long time resident of...

Feb 13, 2020

Hansen, Harriett “Joann”, 83, of Coopersville, MI, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a long battle with lung disease. She is survived by her children, Marty Ashton-Thomas and Ray Thomas, Mary Jo & Jim Knill, Michael & Nicole Hansen, and Mindy & Mike Spicer. She was a loving grandma to Jim Herwy (Christie), Michael Spicer, II (Shannon), Miranda...

Feb 11, 2020

James L. Terpstra, age 81, of Marne, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He was born on May 20, 1938, in Marne, Michigan to George and Jennie (Van Houten) Terpstra.  He graduated from Coopersville High School and served in the United States Navy. He married Joan Koppenol in 1959.

He was a Machinist by trade, mechanic...

Feb 4, 2020

Marilyn Henrickson of Rockford, formerly of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was born in Coopersville, MI on June 4, 1931 to the late Ed and Minnie (Terpstra) Roskamp.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Bernard (Bernie) Henrickson on August 21, 2018.  She is...

Feb 2, 2020

Ronald Carl Lothschultz, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Edward and Jean (Nordstrom) Lothschultz. In addition to his parents Ron was preceded in death by his wife Christine (DeMull) Lothschultz on Aug. 12, 2004 and brother-in-law Doug DeMull. Ron enjoyed spending time with his...

Jan 27, 2020

Francis “Buck” Danenberg, aged 89, of Allendale, passed away at his home Monday, January 27, 2020. Buck was born in Caledonia to the late Donald and Marion (Lowe) Danenberg. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his step children, Allen Mays, Miller Jr. Mays and Arnold Mays, 7 siblings, Patrick Danenberg, Fredrick Danenberg ,...

Jan 26, 2020

Margaret Rose (Meyer) DeLaat of Grand Rapids MI, age 86, went home to her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, January 26.  She was born to Frederick and Valeria (Judeikis) Meyer on October 24, 1933 in Philadelphia PA.  She graduated from Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in June 1951 and was immediately employed as a bookkeeper for an Insurance Broker....

Jan 25, 2020

Dale Robert Julien, age 72, of Kent City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home. Dale was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Leon and Violet (Hamilton) Julien. He graduated from Coopersville High School, served in the Air Force with the 6994th Security Squadron during Vietnam and was retired from the CSX Railroad where...

Jan 21, 2020

Herman G. Smoes, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 21, 2020 with family at his side. Herm was born in Grand Haven to the late Albert and Pauline (Bennink) Smoes. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army and owned a dairy farm in Coopersville. Herm loved his wife,...

Jan 19, 2020

Patricia Ann Brown Hall, age 88, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. Pat was known for her kindness and generosity. She was an avid reader, loved all things cat, and often said that her favorite three words (after “I love you”) were “Let’s eat out.” She was born June 28, 1931, to the late Sheridan and Ruth...

Jan 19, 2020

Mary J. Cline, age 90, of Coopersville, passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2020. Mary was born in Reed City, MI., to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Byrnes) Byrne. She retired from Michigan DHS where she worked as a Social Worker. Mary was a woman of many talents and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is...

Jan 17, 2020

Renee P. (Breidinger) Hartuniewicz, age 75, of Conklin, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born in Jackson, MI. to the late Claude and Leda (Campbell) Breidinger. Renee worked for many years at Beacon Light Nursing Home in Marne, she enjoyed bowling, wintering in Florida, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, was a member of the Crockery Lake Assoc. and...

Jan 17, 2020

Helen R. Langlois, age 96, of Nunica, MI., passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her home. She was born April 8, 1923 to the late Frank and Mary (Beer) Vrablic in Muskegon, MI. Helen is survived by her children, Donna Carlston, JoAnn Windberg and Ken Langlois; 6 grandchildren Melinda, Tom, Mike (Nicki), Rose (Larry), Monte (Carmen), Mack (Jill)...

Jan 1, 2020

Hunter Arlo Klompstra, age 18, of Marne, MI., completed his journey on earth January 1, 2020 and now walks with the angels. Hunter was born in Grand Rapids, MI., on March 2, 2001, he was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 2019 and worked at Gull Lake Marina in Coopersville. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 1, 2020

Marie Whilimina “Beanie” (Lindberg) Nellist, age 90, of Coopersville formerly of Nunica, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Marie was born in Polkton Twp. MI., to the late Ernest and Nora (Zimmer ) Lindberg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Wayne Nellist in 1977 and her siblings, Al, Sam, Tom, Emmy...