OBITUARIES

Mar 14, 2018

Marie Avery, age 96, of Marne, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Neil and Jennie (Balk) Lobbezoo.  In addition to her parents Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward and son, David. She was retired from the Marne Post Office where she worked as a...

Mar 9, 2018

Carr Andre Lee

Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville

Andre L. Carr, age 75, passed away Friday March 9, 2018 with family at his side. Andre was born in Polkton Twp. MI to the late LeRoy and Helen (Kotial) Carr. He was employed at Casmiers grocery store in Coopersville and Forest Hills Foods in...

Mar 9, 2018

Genevieve Lucille Wynsma, age 89, of Grandville, was called home to her Lord Friday, March 9, 2018. Genevieve was born in Grand Rapids to the late Cleamon and Pearl (Bradley) McClurken. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be lovingly remembered by her children, George (Katherine) Wynsma, Robert (Christine) Wynsma and Diana (Alan) Krupiczewicz; son-in-law Fred Bennink;...

Mar 8, 2018

Catherine Ann McCleese, age 74, of Nunica passed away at her home Thursday, March 8, 2018. Catherine was born in East Jordan, MI. to the late Max and Permelia (Hite) Kamradt. She was a longtime resident of Nunica and member of Coopersville VFW Post# 5598, Ladies Auxiliary. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family, caring for her dogs and...

Mar 4, 2018

Mildred Mary (Schoenborn) Snowdin, age 92, of Conklin, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2018.  Millie is a lifelong resident of Conklin (born and living in the same home) to the late Albert and Florence (Fuller) Schoenborn on October 2, 1925.  A lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wright Twp., Mildred was a...

Mar 3, 2018

Zalma M. Snowdin (Sprague), age 75, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 with family at her side. Zalma was born in Hastings to the late Lester and Ione (Moore) Sprague. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Sprague and Robert Bates. Zalma enjoyed spending time outdoors in nature, teaching...

Feb 19, 2018

Rachel Cottrell (Dominguez) age 49, of Conklin formerly of Holland, passed away Monday Feb 19, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Weslaco TX and preceded in death by her biological father Abel Dominguez. Rachel is survived by her husband, Marvin Cottrell Jr.; son, Andrew (Jasmine) Dominguez; stepchildren, Jessica (Brian) Mann, Justin Cottrell, Autumn Cottrell...

Feb 14, 2018

Gary Tom Sanders, age 64 of Coopersville formerly of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Gary was born in Grand Haven, MI., to the late Donnie and Mattie (Petty) Sanders. In addition to his parents Gary was preceded in death by his brother Erwin Sanders. He was a longtime resident of the Hansma Home in Coopersville. Gary...

Feb 9, 2018

Darryl L. Reed, age 67, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 9, 2018. Darryl was retired from Leigh Products; He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, hunting, fishing and his annual fishing trip every June to Rice Lake in Canada that he enjoyed for 25 plus years. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Feb 5, 2018

Alvin W. Kolberg, age 84, of Coopersville formerly of Marne, passed away Monday morning February 5, 2018. He was born in Nunica to the late Ernest and Cora (Erhorn) Kolberg. Alvin graduated from Coopersville High School, class of 1952 and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a hard worker and a loving husband and...

Feb 2, 2018

Roger W. Lambert, age 70,  of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at home February 2, 2018. He graduated from Kenowa Hills High School, served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and owned Lambert TV and Appliance Store in Coopersville for over 40 years. Roger enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and children. He was always telling...

Jan 28, 2018

Cora Jean (Kramer) Peterson, 90, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Naples, FL after a long, happy life filled with love and laughter.  Born in Coopersville to Andrew Henry and Ida (Post) Kramer, “Corky” graduated from Coopersville High School in 1946.  Her childhood dream of becoming a nurse was happily derailed when she fell in love with Donald...

Jan 22, 2018

Jeremy James Wiersma, age 43, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Kimberly on July 20, 2010. Jeremy was involved with the Coopersville Reformed Church and loved spending time with his children. He is survived by his daughters, Mackenzie, Lindsi and Elina; son, Hudson;...

Jan 20, 2018

Elton L. Parrish, age 99, of Grand Haven formerly of Grandville, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was born in Bauer, MI. to the late Herbert and Euphimia (Wilson) Parrish. Elton worked as a farmer, bus and truck driver and was a member of Wright Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Coopersville. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his...

Jan 19, 2018

Darrell “DJ” Cook, age 49, of Holland formerly of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 after a sudden illness. DJ attended and graduated from Ottawa Area Center School and in his younger years was active in Special Olympics. DJ participated in many Occupational Programs for special needs people. He was preceded in death by his brother David Cook....

Jan 14, 2018

Blake W. Thomasma, age 65, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late John and Marguerite (Rikkers) Thomasma. Blake was a graduate of Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army, owned Thomasma Builders and was a member of the Marne American Legion Post 376. He was preceded in...

Dec 29, 2017

Nancy L. Dodge, age 59, of Coopersville, passed away Friday December 29, 2017. Nancy is survived by her husband Donald Dodge; daughter, Belinda (Stuart) Drake; parents, Frederick and Betty Bouwman; brothers, David (Sheila) Bouwman, Bruce (Shari) Bouwman and Eddie Bouwman; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Carol Dodge; sister-in-law, Cindy Avink; nieces, Melissa (Otis) Beck and Brooke Bouwman; nephews, Christopher...

Dec 26, 2017

Sheila Kay-Luke Bonge, age 59, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Sheila was a graduate of Coopersville High School and worked several years at Fountain View Estates as a Certified Nurses Aid. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lellevene “Lila” (Horton) Luke and several other family members. She was a devoted mother and...

Dec 24, 2017

Ida M. Schwender, age 87, of Coopersville, MI., was called home to her Lord Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. She was born in Max North Dakota to the late Harold and Esther (Meyer) Kincaid. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Gabriel LaFromboise and Paul Register and daughter, Belinda Young (LaFromboise). Ida is survived by her children Pierre...

Dec 21, 2017

Michael Kevin Gavin, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, December 21, 2017. Kevin was a 1985 graduate of Coopersville High School and worked as a Die Maker. He was preceded in death by his mother Julia Anna “Judy” Gavin on June 7, 1999. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and spending time with friends. Kevin is...