OBITUARIES

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...

May 12, 2019

Alice Louise Kramer, age 76, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Danny Orr, 3 sisters, Doris, Mary and Jerry, 4 brothers, Dave, Bill, Roger and Bob. She was a lady who lived life to the fullest; she had a feisty personality, was a very hard worker and instilled...

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Delores J. Zimmer aged 92, of Coopersville,  passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born January 29, 1927 the oldest of 5 girls to Ralph and Minnie (Lachniet) Tanis who preceded her in death.   Delores loved wintering in Florida, playing shuffle board, bingo and dancing with her husband Raymond F. Zimmer...

Apr 30, 2019

Joyce Elaine (Boss) Bowers, age 80, of Allendale, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Joyce was born in Grand Rapids to the late Jay and Marion (Simpson) Boss and was a graduate of Union High School. She was employed as a hostess at the Peppermill Grill in Standale where she had many friends. Joyce...

Apr 30, 2019

Tammy Marie Langlois, age 46, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 after a long illness. She was a graduate of Wesley School in Muskegon, participated in Special Olympics, loved country music, her pom poms and her smile would always light up a room. She is survived by her parents, Brian and Connie Langlois; brother, Scott (Allison) Langlois; sister, Jamie...

Apr 29, 2019

William Jay Kolk, age 77, of Coopersville passed away at his home unexpectedly Monday, April 29, 2019. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Alice (Bultman) Kolk and his sister, Joyce Veurink. Bill worked as assistant Postmaster at Fremont and retired from the Twin Lake and Houghton Post Offices where he was Postmaster. After his retirement...

Apr 28, 2019

David Raymond Reames, age 64, of Marne, passed away at his home Sunday, April 28, 2019. Dave was a graduate of Coopersville High School. He was a life member of St Michael’s Catholic Church where he was very active and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9909 as well as a former Grand Knight. Dave is...

Apr 25, 2019

Charles John Clayton (Chuck), age 74 made his long awaited journey across the river to the arms of his Lord and Savior during the early morning hours of April 25, 2019, with his loving and devoted wife Cyndi at his side.  Chuck was born June 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids Michigan to the late Maury and Ruth (Longnecker) Clayton....

Apr 16, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Nathan Brian Syrek, age 19, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2019 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer.   He was a 2018 Coopersville High School graduate and current student at Grand Rapids Community College.

Apr 3, 2019

Jean M. Bennett, age 88, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late John and Mary (Zoet) Wever. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Bennett; son, Thomas Menkveld, daughter-in-law, Georgia Bennett; sister, Carol Dykman and brother, Alvin Wever. She was a loving...

Apr 1, 2019

Michael Dale Wright, age 57, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Gerald Wright and Caroline (Dudley) Wright. He worked at Classic Tool and Die in Grand Rapids as an Engineer. Mike is survived by his wife of 35 yrs. Gloria; children, Mick MacDonald, Brandon Wright...

Mar 30, 2019

Gladys Leona Chase, aged 89, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Wayne B. Chase Sr in 2007. She is survived by her children, Bruce Chase, Leon Chase, Roberta (Robert) Grogan, Mike (Kathy) Chase, Marshall (Martha) Chase, Kevin (Carole) Chase, David (Kim) Chase, Kathy (Troy) Showers; 21 Grandchildren; 28 Great...

Mar 30, 2019

Daniel Lee Nanninga, age 62, passed into God’s loving hands after a brief but tough battle with cancer. The son of Velma and the late Roger Nanninga, he was born on November 26, 1956. A lifelong resident of Coopersville, MI, he attended Lamont Christian School and then Coopersville Public Schools where he met his loving wife Kelly. They were...

Mar 28, 2019

Bryan Lee Palma, age 44, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Bryan was born in Grand Rapids MI and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry L. Palma. He is survived by his children Bryan Palma and McKenzie Palma; mother, Cheryl King; siblings Tim (Dana) Palma, Brad Palma and Heidi...

Mar 11, 2019

Brian L. Potter, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Brian was born in Hart, to the late Oscar Potter and Genevieve “Gen” (Armstrong) Potter. He was diagnosed at the age of 3 with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and has had 13 major corrective surgeries. Brian was an avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for the Nebraska...

Mar 10, 2019

Floyd A. Potter, age 75, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Haven to the late Ralph Sr. and Gert (Perkins) Potter. Floyd retired from Eagle Ottawa Leather in Grand Haven in 2005 after 42 yrs. of service and currently was working with his son Bryan at Floyds...