OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2019

Joyce E. Metten, age 90, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in Coopersville MI to the late Charles and Alberta (Busman) Grasman. She was a lifelong member of Coopersville Reformed Church where she assisted in the Sunday School and Bible School programs for many years, sang in the Church Choir...

Jul 23, 2019

Dorothy Elinor Beemer, age 90, of Grand Rapids was called home to her Saviour early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019. She was born in Comstock Park, MI. to the late Benjamin and Margaret (McDonald) VanderLaan. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Lester and Rose VanderLaan, sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and Rex Braginton, Margie “Cookie”...

Jul 22, 2019

Alice Ann Smith, age 76, of Coopersville, formerly of Cedar Springs and Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2019. She was born in Perry, MI. and was preceded in death by her father Carl Anderson, mother and stepfather Helen and John Brockway, step son Timothy Smith and brother Ron Anderson. Alice graduated with a degree in education from Michigan...

Jul 22, 2019

Margaret June Clelland, age 92, was called home to her Saviour on Monday evening, July 22, 2019. Margaret was born in Detroit MI. to the late Obbie and Gladys Denson. She worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in Detroit during WW II and was also involved in the USO in Detroit during the war. After the War she...

Jul 17, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” VanDoorn, age 55, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and is now cancer free. Ken was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. Ken and Audrey own and operate John’s Towing Service of Coopersville which he purchased from his mother and father in 1984....

Jul 11, 2019

Arvin L. Lillibridge, age 85, of Marne, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2019. Arvin was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Charles and Betty (Aschenbrenner) Lillibridge. He was also preceded in death by his infant granddaughter Angie Lillibridge, sister and brother-in-law Aleah and Chuck Brouwer, brother Gordon Lillibridge and sisters-in-law Sally and Marge Lillibridge. Arvin served...

Jul 7, 2019

Charlene R. Denny, age 90, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away July 7, 2019, in St. Mary’s, GA. She was not a fan of Michigan winters and moved to the South many years prior to her passing. Her strong body gave way to the many complications of old age. Born April 8, 1929 in Conklin, MI., to the late,...

Jul 6, 2019

Bernice Marie (Veeneman) Throop age 91 of Coopersville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. Bernice was born in Polkton Twp. Michigan to the late Gert H. and Sophie M. (Moss) Veeneman. She worked many years as a Loan Officer for Huntington Bank. Bernice was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Harvey and Louise Veeneman, sister and brother-in-law...

Jul 4, 2019

Gretchen Tyler Zoerner, aged 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Grey and Amelia Vogelsang (Tyler). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Zoerner and brother, Roger Vogelsang. Gretchen was an independent strong willed woman who enjoyed her...

Jun 12, 2019

Arthur Joseph Leach Jr., age 76, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Arthur and Anna (Bisrticha) Leach. He was a charter member of the West Walker Sportsman’s Club, was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and enjoyed horseback riding. Art is survived by his daughter, Colleen...

Jun 9, 2019

Emma Fordham, age 103, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Emma was a woman of deep faith. She was an avid gardener, seamstress, wonderful cook/baker and lover of birds and nature. Emma was preceded in death by her husband Irvin, son Timothy and daughters Jacquelyn “Jackie’ and Janice. Emma is survived by...

Jun 4, 2019

Joyce Elaine Zylstra, age 85, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Joyce was born in Holland MI., to the late Leonard and Ella (Leeuw) VanLiere. She was a graduate of Holland High School and worked as a Nurse in her younger years prior to her marriage to her late husband Wilber...

Jun 3, 2019

James Ray Schafer, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born in Polkton Twp. to the late Roy and Mildred (Simmons) Schafer. James was a lifelong area farmer and also retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his half-brother Arthur Sullivan, half-sister Elizabeth...

Jun 2, 2019

Patricia A. Cappy (Albrecht), age 85, of Lamont, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Patricia was born in Coopersville to the late Myron and Anna Marie (Mohrhard) Albrecht and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. Patricia met her husband Gerald Cappy while at a local barrel racing event. She enjoyed raising horses in her younger years, barrel racing,...

Jun 1, 2019

Esther Marie Ingalls, aged 76, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Esther was born in Coopersville to the late Lewis “Bub” and Maxine (Leach) Albrecht. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, puzzles, watching the birds and hummingbirds at her bird feeders, wind chimes, classic country music and a good Bloody Mary. Esther is survived by her children,  Debra Ingalls, Diane Ingalls,...

May 26, 2019

Ruth Brifling, age 108, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late John and Ethel (Mars) Hintz on Dec. 12, 1910. Ruth loved her Lord, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a founding member of the Coopersville Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her...

May 25, 2019

Nellie Jeanette Walt, August 5, 1925 - May 25, 2019 age 93 formerly of Coopersville, MI.  She was a daughter of Henry & Gertrude (VanderVeen) Veeneman.  Nellie and Warren Walt were married October 31, 1945; he preceded her in death on September 10, 2001.

Together they have four children:  Donald J (Cathy), Joanne Sarut, Sandra (James) Wibby, Robert J (Leslie). She loved...

May 21, 2019

Wayne Elmer Scott, age 64, of Muskegon passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Wayne was born in Grand Haven MI and attended Coopersville High School. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, woodworking, wine making, Harley Davidson motorcycles, cars, treasure hunting at flea markets and antique stores and was always busy...

May 19, 2019

Paul A. Magoon, age 36, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, 2019. Paul worked at CD Tool and Gage in Walker. He was a graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School where he participated in wrestling and Baker College where he studied computer programing. Paul loved caring for the two special girls in his life his wife...

May 16, 2019

Grace E. Posthuma, age 98, of Coopersville, went to be with our Lord and Saviour on May 16, 2019. Born April 1, 1921 to John and Tena Bennink. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Calvin Posthuma (1998), her son Calvin J. Posthuma (2012) and her sister LaDeane Sichterman (1999). Grace was a long-standing...