OBITUARIES

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Billie JoAnn (Sherman) Hill, age 72, of Wyoming, MI. formerly of Conklin, MI., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her home with family at her side. Billie was born in Grand Rapids, MI. on June 6, 1947 to the late William and Margaret (Calvin) Sherman. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1965, worked...

Oct 22, 2019

William “Bill” Parker, age 84, of Conklin, MI., passed away Tuesday evening October 22, 2019 with family at his side. Bill was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Clayton and Inez (Martin) Parker. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during Korea and was the owner of Kimble Electric in Wyoming. He had a gift of being able...

Oct 18, 2019

Caroll A. Crouse (Woodford), age 83, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Woodford and Louise Dirkse, husband William “Bill” Crouse, daughter Sarah Crouse, sister-in-law Marge VanTol and brothers-in-law, Glenn, Joel and Robert. Caroll deeply loved spending time with her family. She was an active member of...

Oct 14, 2019

Robert Wayne Langeland, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 14, 2019. Robert was born in Zeeland, MI to the late Robert J. and June (Molenkamp) Langeland. He was retired from Al Van Trucking in Grand Rapids. Bob enjoyed spending time up north at his farm where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family and...

Oct 6, 2019

Lindolfo Villarreal, age 74, of Grand Rapids formerly of Conklin, passed away Sunday October 6, 2019. Lindolfo was preceded in death by his wife Maria Teresa Villarreal on August 7, 2008. Lindolfo is survived by his children Ivan and Lisa Villarreal, Dante and Ana Villarreal, Kenia and Alejandro Espinoza, Einar Villarreal; grandchildren, Alec, Jacob, Mateo, Olivia, Ava, Alejandro, Christian,...

Oct 1, 2019

Lawrence D. “Larry” Millen, age 77 of Spring Lake, MI. formerly of Trezevant TN. Good ol’ boy Lawrence “Larry” Millen was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Larry served in the U.S. Army for 11 yrs. was a Sgt. and veteran of Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents Winferd and...

Sep 30, 2019

Fred Langeland Jr., age 84, passed to Glory at his home on Monday evening, September 30, 2019. Born on July 31, 1935 in Coopersville, MI. to the late Fredrick and Winnie (VanTimmeren) Langeland, the 2nd son of 4 children. Fred is survived by his children,  Dale (Jill) Langeland, Tom (Connie) Langeland, Doug (Kathy) Langeland, Roger (Tammy) Langeland, Ron (Karla)...

Sep 28, 2019

Stanley C. Samdal Sr., age 86, of Nunica, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 with family at his side. Stan was born in Spring Lake, MI. to the late Alfred and Evelyn Samdal. He retired from the GM Delphi plant in Coopersville and was a lifelong resident of the area. Stanley is survived by his wife of 67 years...

Sep 25, 2019

Raymond Luke Kelly, age 75, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Ray was born in Conklin, MI. to the late Edward J and Esme Kelly. In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by his wife Jospehine (Jo) Kaye Kelly in 2013 and son Kenneth Kelly. He served in the U.S....

Sep 23, 2019

Jeanette Meindertsma, age 99, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, January 23, 1920 to the late Andrew and Hazel (Fisher) Scott. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1989 and siblings, Alice, Jennie, Libby, Hazel, John, Wesley and Andrew. Jeanette loved her flowers...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Carl E. Fredrick, aged 93, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Carl was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Mary (Bail) Fredrick. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Fredrick, sisters; Emily VanDussen, Florence VanDussen, Margaret Searle, and Madeline “Mickey” Taylor. Carl retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville....

Sep 9, 2019

Shirley Viola Beamesderfer, age 86, of Marne, passed away Monday, September 09, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Cecil and Viola (Dundas) Dagen. Shirley was a graduate of Creston High School and served in the U.S. Army Corps. She was preceded in death by her son Richard James Beamesderfer. Shirley is survived by her...

Sep 9, 2019

Hannah Jennette Adema, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.  Hannah was loved by so many for her kind and gentle spirit and beautiful smile.  She and Matt raised their children to know the importance of regular Sunday worship, faithful love, and compassion for the needy. She lived out her faith by...

Sep 3, 2019

Kathy K. VanOpynen, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 3.  She was surrounded in love and care by her immediate family.  Kathy was born on November 14, 1939 in Fremont, MI.  She married her beloved husband Bob on October 23, 1964 and together they raised three children. Kathy and Bob loved spending time together throughout their...

Aug 31, 2019

Thomas Irving Wyant Sr. age 74, of Allendale formerly of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 with family by his side. Tom was born in Muskegon MI to the late Michael Sr. and Barbara (Betts) Wyant. He worked as a radio broadcaster at many radio stations starting in 1965 at WMUS in Muskegon and retired in 2018 from...

Aug 27, 2019

Letha Florence Calkins, age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Letha was born in Detroit to the late Obbie and Gladys (Austin) Denson. In addition to her parents Letha was preceded in death by her husband’s, Donald Tubbs Sr. and William Calkins, daughter Linda Fleese, brother Arnold Denson and sister’s Margaret Clelland and Betty Andres. Letha is survived...

Aug 27, 2019

Jerry Joseph Sweet, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Fountain View Estates Assisted Living. Jerry was born in Muskegon MI to the late Lawrence and Arlene (Loosemoore) Sweet. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an auto body repair man. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son...

Aug 22, 2019

Judith “Judy” Keefe, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Leo and Annie Berneice (McGinness) Rowland. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Eleanor (Harvey) VanDam and Betty (Jack) Staley and in-laws Erma (Roman) Igleski. Judy enjoyed spending time...

Aug 10, 2019

Verlin L. Jewell, aged 74 of Coopersville, passed away at his home Saturday, August 10, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Verlin was born in Polkton Twp. MI to the late Charles and Geraldine (Beld) Jewell. He worked as an over the road truck driver, enjoyed spending time with his family and adored spoiling his grandchildren and great...

Jul 25, 2019

Ralph Frederick “Fred” Bleckley, age 86, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Fred was born in Conklin, MI., to the late Frederick and Ella (Hahn) Bleckley. He worked at Grand Valley State University retiring from the Mail Room in 1993. Fred was a member of the Coopersville Bible Church,...