OBITUARIES

Clifford Cole

Clifford Cole

Aug 11, 2018

Clifford Ray Cole, age 77, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Cliff was born in Eaton Rapids, MI., to the late Ray and Barbara (Higelmire) Cole. He was a member of the Pioneer Class of Grand Valley State University where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Science  and Master’s Degree...

Dale Sprik

Dale Sprik

Aug 4, 2018

Dale Robert Sprik (80) of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He was born on November 29, 1937 in Manton, Michigan, the 8th child born to Bert and Cena (Bolt) Sprik.  Dale graduated from Coopersville High School in 1955 and served in the Armed Forces, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany from...

Mary Devos

Mary Devos

Aug 3, 2018

Mary Frances DeVos, age 75, of Coopersville, MI., passed away Friday August 3, 2018. She was reunited with her husband Eugene “Gene” DeVos, infant son, infant grandchild, brother Bill West, sister Nancy Dawson, parents Bill and Mary (Sweeney) West and her many relatives and friends who preceded her in death. Mary will be deeply missed by her children, Robert...

Madeline Taylor

Madeline Taylor

Aug 1, 2018

Madeline Marie “Mickey” Taylor, age 85, of Coopersville, flew on the wings of a monarch butterfly to her Lord and Saviour Wednesday evening August 1, 2018. She was reunited with her husband George “Bud” Taylor, son William “Bill” Taylor, sisters Emily VanDussen, Florence VanDussen, Margaret Searle, parents John and Mary (Bail) Frederick and her many relatives and friends who...

William Haisma Sr.

William Haisma Sr.

Jul 23, 2018

William Frank Haisma Sr., age 84, of Marne, MI., passed away peacefully at home with his family after a brief illness on Monday, July 23, 2018. Bill was born in Grand Rapids to the late Frank and Jeanette (Hoogewind) Haisma. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and retired from Grand Rapids Gravel. In addition to...

Mildred Feenstra

Mildred Feenstra

Jul 22, 2018

Mildred “Millie” Louise Feenstra, age 92, of Lamont, MI., went to be with her Lord and Saviour Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Jacob and Adrianna (Roskamp) Stroven. Millie was a life member of Lamont Christian Reformed Church where she played the organ for 55 years. She was also active in...

Robert Molyneux

Robert Molyneux

Jul 21, 2018

Robert Leslie Molyneux, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Robert was born in Coopersville to the late Raymond and Olive (Hoek) Molyneux. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Melvin Breen and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Frank and Joyce Kooistra. Robert...

Judith Higgins

Judith Higgins

Jul 13, 2018

Judith Dianne Higgins, age 68, of Coopersville passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2018 at her home. Judi was born in Lansing, MI to the late John and Ella (DeLong) Higgins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, John Higgins and sister, Jill Jones. Judi lived in Orlando, FL for 20 yrs. working as...

John Brecken

John Brecken

Jun 23, 2018

John “Doc” Thomas Brecken, age 68, of Conklin, MI., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, June 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Henrietta (Toohey) Brecken; brother Ralph “Sonny” Brecken and father-in-law, Robert “Dutch” Simot. John is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughter, Ashley (Ben) Andrus;...

Gerald Neymeiyer

Gerald Neymeiyer

Jun 22, 2018

Gerald Dale Neymeiyer, aged 84, of Marne, was called home to his Savior, Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born in Tallmadge Twp., MI to Louis and Flora (Vliestra) Neymeiyer  who preceded him in death. Gerald was a man of strong Christian faith and lifelong member of Coopersville Christian Reformed Church as well as being a lifelong resident of...

Emma Dausman

Emma Dausman

Jun 21, 2018

Emma Helen Dausman, age 95, of Grand Rapids, MI., passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 after a brief illness.  Emma was born in Rockford, MI. to the late Frank and Emma (Neumann) Hockeborn. Emma was a devout Christian, she enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with family and friends, getting her private pilot’s license in the mid 1940’s...

Arlyn Shook

Arlyn Shook

Jun 10, 2018

Arlyn J. Shook, age 84, of Zephyrhills, FL., formerly of Coopersville, MI., passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Zephyrhills, FL., listening to sounds of the Loons with family at his side. Arlyn was a graduate of Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army, worked with his Dad Orus at his barber shop in Coopersville for a short...

Dawn Kroll

Dawn Kroll

Jun 7, 2018

Dawn M. (Bontekoe) Kroll, age 68, passed away Thursday morning, June 7, 2018 with family at her side. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents George and Eleanor (Tuinstra) Bontekoe and father-in-law, Walter Kroll. She is survived by her husband, Glenn of 46 years; children, Tim (Karen) Kroll, Andy (Kara) Kroll, Steve (Molly) Kroll, Dan (Stephanie) Kroll; grandchildren,...

Shirley Pittman

Shirley Pittman

Jun 6, 2018

Shirley M. (Ely) Creager Pittman, age 84, of Conklin, MI., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 with family at her side. She was born in Ravenna Twp. MI to the late Patsy and Nina (Garvey) Ely. Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Creager, Harold “Gene” Lagendyk and Floyd Pittman and brothers LaVerne, Darrel and Robert Ely....

Donald Westveld

Donald Westveld

Jun 5, 2018

Donald T. Westveld, age 73, of Newaygo, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Don owned Sani Sweep Inc. in Grand Rapids, Dons Driftwood Inn in Croton, Northern Trails Bar and Grill in Newaygo and the Shamrock Pub and Grill in White Cloud. He enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida. Don was very much a people person and enjoyed...

Sonya Hess

Sonya Hess

May 26, 2018

Sonya Lee (Cook) Hess, age 43, of Marne passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 26, 2018. Sonya was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to Donald and Pat (Siemen) Cook. Sonya was a very caring and loving person with a big heart. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Sonya will be deeply missed by her parents, children, sisters and extended family....

Brandon Allen

Brandon Allen

May 16, 2018

Brandon Scott Allen, age 43, of Marne, passed away Wednesday May 16th, 2018 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brandon was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend to all that were lucky enough to know him.  He will be greatly missed, and remembered by those surviving him, including:  his brother Todd Allen, Nieces Samantha Allen and Sarah (Austin) Allen,...

Frederick Schwallier

Frederick Schwallier

May 15, 2018

Frederick William Schwallier, age 95, of Marne, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  He was born at home March 31, 1923 to the late Henry and Viola (Kremer) Schwallier of Coopersville. Fred loved baseball and was a pitcher in his earlier years in the Marne Baseball League and the Coopersville American Baseball League. He was a...

Ellen Eubank

Ellen Eubank

May 10, 2018

Ellen Jane Eubank (Clayton), of Alpine Twp., left this world the morning of May 10, 2018, surrounded by her three daughters to find eternal peace in God's glorious, heavenly garden.  Ellen was shortly preceded in death by her husband, Curt, and will be forever and immensely missed by her family temporarily left behind: Celeste and Fabian Schoenborn (Jacob, Noah,...

Mary Wiltenburg

Mary Wiltenburg

May 1, 2018

Mary Christi Wiltenburg, age 50, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Arlo and Barb (Gallup) Wiltenburg. She was employed at Cascade Engineering, was active as a 4-H Leader with Country Dreams 4-H Club and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin where she...

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