OBITUARIES

Apr 22, 2018

Gary G Williams, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Maxine (LePard) Williams, sister, Linda Blumberg, father-In-Law, Jim Umlor. Gary is survived by his wife, Annie Williams; his four children, Kelly (Karl) Alber, Gary (Teach) Williams, James Williams, Randy Williams; mother-In-Law, Janet Felker; his siblings, Cathy...

Apr 15, 2018

Frank Dane Colegrove

of Yuma AZ formerly of Coopersville, MI.

This is the story of the life of Beloved Frank Dane Colegrove. He was born on May 26, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Frank and Ella Colegrove. Treasured grandparents John and Gertrude Colegrove were instrumental in raising Frank along with having cherished grandparents Mace...

Apr 9, 2018

Coon Lucille

Coopersville, MI.

Lucille Coon, age 96, was called home by her Lord and Savior Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born in Ingham Twp. to the late Harris and Anna (Lovell) Challender. Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Coon...

Apr 5, 2018

Miss Frances G. VanOeffelen, age 95, of Conklin, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born in Conklin, to the late Peter and Louise (Schoenborn) VanOeffelen and was a lifelong member of St Joseph Church in Wright. In addition to her parents Frances was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law,...

Apr 1, 2018

Daisy Ruth Fuller, 82, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, April 1, 2018. Born February 12, 1936 to the late Earnest and Gladys (Spicer) Hurley in Bertrand, MO. She lived in Grand Rapids and worked for many years at Bissell Inc. before moving to Coopersville in 1970 to enjoy the country life. She...

Mar 30, 2018

Charles Guy “Chuck” Luke, age 55, of Wyoming MI, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Chuck was employed at ABC Undercar Products in Wyoming where he worked as a Maintenance Technician. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lellevene “Lila” (Horton) Luke...

Mar 27, 2018

Joanne A. McGarry, age 84, of Marne, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Jerry and Eva (Patok) Harding. Joanne loved spending time with her family, she had a great sense of humor, was funny, loving and loved a good joke. In addition to her parents...

Mar 26, 2018

Karl Alfred Nowak, age 75, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids, to the late Henry and Valda (Cattell) Nowak. Karl was a man of faith, he loved his family, was instilled with a hard work ethic, and was a true people person. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, cookies and ice cream....

Mar 26, 2018

Charles Curtiss Eubank, age 81, passed away Monday morning March 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Grand Rapids to the late Clarence and LaVinnie (Curtiss) Eubank. Charles had 4 loves in his life: Faith, Family, Friends and Farming. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ellen Eubank (Clayton); 3 daughters,...

Mar 24, 2018

Logan Gamez, aged 24, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly in Iowa. Logan enjoyed fishing, and the outdoors at the family cottage. He was amazing with children especially to his nieces and nephews. Logan had a way of making people feel like they were special, and strived to always see the best in everyone, as well as to always better...

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...