Jean Bennett
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...
Michael Wright
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...
Gladys Chase
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...
Daniel Nanninga
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...
Bryan Palma
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...
Brian Potter
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...
Floyd Potter
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...
Ethel "Sally" Mcgarey
Mar 8, 2019
Ethel “Sally” Miriam McGarey, aged 86, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born in Alston, MI to the late Henry and Helmi (Karppinen) Hendrickson. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Hamilton McGarey in 2013; daughters, Roberta McGarey and Susan Hammer; grandson, Brian Yost; brothers,...
Mark Conran
Mar 8, 2019
Mark Douglas Conran, aged 60, passed away March 8, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Roley Pfahler; father-in-law, Don Dolphin, and his mother-in-law, Millie “Dude” Dolphin. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, riding his Harley motorcycle, traveling up north to his cabin in Irons and spending time...
Robert Umlor
Mar 1, 2019
Robert “Bob” Phillip Umlor, age 72 went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2019. A life-long resident of Conklin, MI, Bob was one of the most genuine people you would like to know. He enjoyed being a fruit farmer his entire life. He followed in the footsteps of his father and brothers farming apples, peaches, cherries, and...
Charles Snyder Jr.
Feb 24, 2019
Charles “Buz” Ernest Snyder, age 83, of Allendale, was called to his heavenly home Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his wife Genese who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2019. He owned Snyder’s Fixit Shop in Allendale, drove bus for Allendale Schools and retired from GVSU. Buz will be...
Susan Lacombe
Feb 22, 2019
Susan Beth LaCombe (McKinney), age 75, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Donald and Beulah (Jones) McKinney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Mary McKinney. Susan is survived by her children, Christopher (Monica) McKenna and Brian (Michal) LaCombe; grandchildren, Mitchell...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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