OBITUARIES

Rose Lroy

Rose Lroy

Feb 21, 2019

Rose M. Lroy, aged 78, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI  to the late Robert and Rose (Decan) Karopczyk. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Penny Jo and Lilly Marlene. Rose is survived by her grandchildren; siblings, Betty Harvey, Robert (Nancy) Karopczyk and Gary Karopczyk. In keeping with her wishes...

Florence Snyder

Florence Snyder

Feb 12, 2019

Florence Genese Snyder (Reister), age 80, of Allendale, was called to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida. She will be remembered with love by her husband of 61 years, Charles (Buz); her children, Ruth and Fred Wass, David and Sarah Snyder, Teresa and Peter Schraudt, Paul and...

Roland Metcalf

Roland Metcalf

Feb 9, 2019

Roland Eugene Metcalf, age 78 of Coopersville, passed away peacefully Saturday February 9, 2019. Roland graduated from Coopersville High School in 1959 and served in the Marine Corp Reserves from 1961 - 1967. Roland was born October 14, 1940 in Big Rapids MI to Elizabeth (Schmidt) Metcalf and Robert Metcalf. He married Patsy Ann McCormick on November 24, 1962....

Norman Lemieux

Norman Lemieux

Feb 7, 2019

Norman Clifford LeMieux passed away suddenly Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the age of 80. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Meg of 56 years. Together they raised 3 children Ginger (Rob) McLaughlin, Todd (Jennifer) LeMieux, and Glenn LeMieux (Jenn Neumann). Norm loved his 5 grandchildren, Alexandra, Mallory, Parker, Meg, and Morgan. He will be...

Charles Shears

Charles Shears

Feb 3, 2019

Charles L. Shears, age 97, of Nunica, passed away at his home Sunday, February 3, 2019 with family at his side. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI. to the late Charles Edward and Vernie Mae (Porter) Shears. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his wife Geneva (Jean) Shears (nee Cory), son and daughter-in-law Charles...

Peggy Jenkins

Peggy Jenkins

Feb 3, 2019

Peggy Jenkins (nee Gerwig), age 80, of Cedar Springs, passed away at her home Sunday, February 03, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late George and Mildred (Armock) Gerwig. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Floyd “Mike” Jenkins, son-in-law Bruce Kempainen, and siblings, Dot, Linda, Bill and John....

Phillip Metten

Phillip Metten

Feb 1, 2019

Phillip C. Metten, age 69, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, February 01, 2019. Phillip served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman and sang with the Navy Blue Jacket Choir, was a member of Church of The Saviour in Coopersville and was Director of Coopersville Emergency Services for 30 plus years. Phil enjoyed spending time with his family and...

George Godwin

George Godwin

Jan 31, 2019

George E. Godwin, aged 50, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born July 11, 1968 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Bobby Sr. and Daisy (Little) Godwin. George lost his sight many years ago but never let that stand in his way or slow him down from doing the things...

Joy Kulikamp

Joy Kulikamp

Jan 30, 2019

Joy Kulikamp (nee Sietsema), age 87, of Nunica, was called home to her Lord and Saviour unexpectedly Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born in Grand Haven to the late Orrie and Gertrude (Burton) Sietsema. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry Kulikamp Jr., daughter, Edith Barton and brother Orrin “Bud”...

Heather Gifford

Heather Gifford

Jan 25, 2019

Heather Joy Gifford (nee Bazen) of Grand Rapids passed away suddenly on January 25, 2019. Heather was born December 7, 1988. She is survived by her daughters, Haley, Natalie, and Lindsy Gifford; children’s father, Eric Gifford; father and stepmother, Daniel and Jodi Bazen; mother and stepfather, Carla and Michael Segaar; sister, Kayla (Gregory Jr.) Van Grouw and their children,...

Corrie Schmidt

Corrie Schmidt

Jan 19, 2019

Ms. Corrie J. Schmidt, age 56, passed away at her home Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. and was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 1981. Corrie is survived by her son, Cody (Crystal) Schmidt; daughter, Kaila Schmidt; granddaughter, Mckenzie; grandsons, Reid and Kingston; father, Robert Kisner; mother, Frances Kinnucan; siblings, Rose...

Marla Hecksel

Marla Hecksel

Jan 7, 2019

Marla A. Hecksel, age 75, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 7, 2019. Marla was born in Muskegon on May 11, 1943. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, worked for Blue Cross for 27 years and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, photography, and relaxing at the...

Krystal Nezwek

Krystal Nezwek

Dec 29, 2018

Krystal Kay Nezwek 11/11/1984 - 12/29/2018 Coopersville, MI It is with great sadness that the family of Krystal Kay Nezwek, age 34, of Coopersville, announces her sudden passing on December 29, 2018. Krystal will be best remembered for her warm smile, infectious laughter and incredible artistic talent. She was preceded in death by grandparents Andrew and Martha Nezwek, Kathryn...

Carol Schmidt

Carol Schmidt

Dec 28, 2018

Carol L. Schmidt, aged 79, of Coopersville, passed away at her home Friday, December 28, 2018. Carol was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Elmer and Ruth (Brown) Schmidt. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her brother Alan Schmidt and sister-in-law Bonnie Schmidt. In keeping with her wish cremation has taken place,...

Barbara Klobnock

Barbara Klobnock

Dec 24, 2018

Barbara L. (Godwin) Klobnock, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 24, 2018. Barb was born October 25, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Bobby Godwin Sr. and Daisy Godwin (Little). She had a fabulous marriage to her husband Tim, loved spending time with her children and spoiling and caring for her...

Mabel Hecksel

Mabel Hecksel

Dec 24, 2018

Mabel E. Hecksel, age 102, was called home to her Lord with family at her side Monday, December 24, 2018, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Mabel was born in Polkton Twp. to the late John and Izetta (Doane) Otterbein on December 26, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of Polkton Twp. and graduate of Coopersville High School class...

Benjamin Welsheimer

Benjamin Welsheimer

Dec 21, 2018

Benjamin Carl Welsheimer, age 35, passed away at his home Friday, December 21, 2018. Benjamin was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 2001and served in the U.S. Army as a Medic in Iraq. He suffered for several years with PTSD after his discharge from the Army. Benjamin loved spending time with his children, was an avid outdoorsman,...

Lane Tikkanen

Lane Tikkanen

Dec 19, 2018

Lane Allen Tikkanen, age 62, of Fruitport, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday morning, December 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Lane was born in Grand Haven to the late Arthur and Lavonna (Allen) Tikkanen and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. In addition to his parents Lane was preceded in death by his...

Peggy Hard

Peggy Hard

Dec 16, 2018

Peggy Ann (Gillhespy) Hard, age 90, was born on Oct. 2, 1928. She died December 16, 2018 at the family home.  She is survived by sons, Larry (Lori), Stanley (Alisa) and Steve (Paula); grandchildren: Steven II (Robin), Bethany, Michael (Hannah), Donna, Jerrieme, and great-grandchildren Ethan and Jaymeson; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Her husband, Loren Hard, preceded her...

Michael Croff

Michael Croff

Dec 15, 2018

Michael Wayne Croff, age 63, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, December 15, 2018. Mike worked 34 years for Coopersville Schools as a custodian starting in 1984. He loved his job and especially all of the children. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice; sister, Brenda; brother Donald, and step son Justin. Mike will...

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