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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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