OBITUARIES

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...

Russell Rolfe

Russell Rolfe

Dec 15, 2018

Russell G. Rolfe, age 68, was called home to his Lord very unexpectedly Saturday, December 15, 2018. Russ was a graduate of Coopersville High School and owner/operator of the only true semi-truck, a Kenworth. He was a member of Lamont Community Church, enjoyed hunting, cars, antique tractors and pulling his Farmall M tractor at the tractor pulls. Russ was...

Patricia Hoolsema

Patricia Hoolsema

Nov 24, 2018

Patricia Eugenia Hoolsema (Posthuma), age 92, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Dick and Johanna (Breen) Posthuma, husband Roger J. Hoolsema, 3 grandchildren, her twin sister, Jean and two additional sisters. She worked at Christian Rest Home as a...

Delmar Gura

Delmar Gura

Nov 20, 2018

Delmar Lee June Gura. Age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Delmar was born in Grand Rapids MI to the late Frank and Edith (Eggimann) Gura. Delmar retired from Consumers Power in Grand Rapids where he worked for over 35years. He enjoyed working in his yard, was an avid sports fan, spending time with family and friends and...

Cathie Cantu

Cathie Cantu

Nov 15, 2018

Cathie Ann Cantu, age 66, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Cathie was born in Saginaw MI to the late John and Dorothy (McKeage) Meehleder. She grew up in Zilwaukee, MI and attended Arthur Hill High School. Cathie worked for General Motors and retired in 2006 from the Coopersville Delphi plant. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Betty Hodson

Betty Hodson

Nov 14, 2018

Betty L. Hodson (McCue), age 85, of Chippewa Lake formerly of Coopersville,  passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Betty was born in Muskegon, Michigan in 1932 to the late Raymond and Regina (Stepka) McCue, an Irish father and a Polish mother. Betty was raised on a small farm by Dennison west of Coopersville with her two sisters and brother....

Robert "Bud" Krueger

Robert "Bud" Krueger

Nov 12, 2018

Robert Lynn “Bud” Krueger, age 93, of Coopersville, formerly of Lake City, passed away at his home Monday, November 12, 2018. Bud was born in Armada, MI. to the late Herman and Lydia (Radloff) Krueger. He served in the Navy during WWII and operated a dairy farm in Lake City for many years. Bud enjoyed spending time with family...

Shirley Molyneux

Shirley Molyneux

Nov 9, 2018

Shirley Ann Molyneux (Kooistra), age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, November 9, 2018. Shirley was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Meindert and Mary (Brower) Kooistra.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Molyneux on July 21, 2018, brother and sister-in-law Frank and Joyce Kooistra and...

Valerie Nyberg

Valerie Nyberg

Nov 2, 2018

Valerie Lynn Nyberg, of Hart formerly of Coopersville, 04/28/1956 - 11/02/2018.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valerie Nyberg, age 62. Valerie was preceded in death by her father Miles Nyberg and brother, Vance Nyberg. Valerie had a relentless passion for the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, which was accompanied by her love of...

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