OBITUARIES

Aleatha Marshall

Aleatha Marshall

Nov 3, 2017

Aleatha “Lee” Marshall, age 81, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids, to the late Ralph and Caroline (McCracken) Sessions. Lee was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence  “Sonny” Marshall, daughter Caroline, grandson Jonathan, great granddaughter Bristol, sister Ellen Houston and brothers Blaine, Owen, Frank and Mike Sessions. She enjoyed spending time with...

John Breen

John Breen

Oct 31, 2017

John Breen, age 91, of Jenison, was called home to his Saviour Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. John was a man of deep faith; he was active for many years with the Gideons Grand Valley Camp in Allendale and also an active member at Berlin Baptist Church. He farmed most of his life and was an avid dealer of Amsoil....

Lorraine Rider

Lorraine Rider

Oct 30, 2017

Lorraine Rider, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Monday October 30, 2017. Lorraine worked several years at the Randall Haus Restaurant in Coopersville. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a wonderful cook and baker and accomplished seamstress, making many of her children’s clothes. Lorraine was preceded in death by...

Emily Stammis

Emily Stammis

Oct 29, 2017

Emily Marie Stammis, 25, of Coopersville, went to dance with Jesus on Oct. 29. 2017. She is joined in Heaven by her grandparents, Marvin Pifer Sr., Egbert and Pietje Stammis, and Russ and Irene Farling, as well as her grandparents of the heart, Lou and Marj Harris. Born on Oct. 19, 1992, Emily attended the Ottawa Area Center for...

Gay Grossenbacher

Gay Grossenbacher

Oct 25, 2017

Gay Arthur Grossenbacher, aged 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, October 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Gay was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing as well as woodworking. He was a longtime resident of Coopersville, MI and was the proud owner of Gay’s Trailer Sales, which became Fun-N-Sun RV. Gay also served his...

Katherine Gochenour

Katherine Gochenour

Oct 20, 2017

Katherine Rachel “Kate” Gochenour, age 40, of Coopersville passed away Oct. 20, 2017. Kate enjoyed spending time with her children and family.  She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Gochenour on Aug. 25, 2011. Kate is survived by her son, Caleb; daughter, Lylla; mother Barbara Gochenour; brothers, Daniel, Nicholas and Max; sisters Lisa McCoy and Myriah (Jesse)...

Peter Bolt

Peter Bolt

Oct 15, 2017

Peter Bolt, age 87, of Coopersville, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday October 15, 2017. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Ysbrand and Judith (DeBoer) Bolt, granddaughter Christina Pisciottano and 4 brothers Edward, Harold, Bob and Sam. Peter is survived by his wife of 59 yrs., Trina; children, Peter Jr., Albert, Robert, Alice (Gerald)...

Theodore Elzinga

Theodore Elzinga

Sep 30, 2017

Theodore "Ted" Elzinga, age 71, of Marne, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 and was reunited with his wife Barbara who passed away February 8, 2013. Ted enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching the sunsets on the lake he excavated behind his home. He is survived by his 5 sons, Gerrit (Patty), Ted, Tim (Melanie), Mark...

Genevieve Saliers

Genevieve Saliers

Sep 23, 2017

Genevieve Margaret Saliers (Czinder) age 97, of Nunica, passed away Saturday morning Sep 23, 2017 and was reunited with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Cornelius and Hattie (DeJong) DeMeester. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Busman, Geroge Czinder and Floyd Saliers, her son Robert Busman, brothers John DeMeester and...

Helene Busman

Helene Busman

Sep 20, 2017

Helene Elizabeth Busman, age 98, of Coopersville, fell asleep on earth and awoke in Heaven in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband James Busman on Jan 14, 2013, her parents Sie and Minnie (Witcop) VanAllsburg, and brother Vernon VanAllsburg. Helene was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduate...

Augustine Winn

Augustine Winn

Sep 15, 2017

Augustine Winn (Acklin), age 80, passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by her children. She was born in Bald Knob AR., to the late Robert and Sylvia (Sterling) Acklin. Augustine loved spending time with her family more than anything and enjoyed gardening especially growing lilacs and roses. She was gifted with southern...

Peter Mulder

Peter Mulder

Sep 14, 2017

Peter C. Mulder, age 45, passed away Thursday, Sep. 14, 2017. Pete was employed at Vos Glass in Grand Rapids and previously worked as a builder. He enjoyed watching the stock car races at MIS and Berlin, motocross racing, riding motorcycles, spending time at the lake, campfires, chocolate cake, and hanging out with family and friends. Pete is survived by...

Herman Maiville

Herman Maiville

Aug 30, 2017

Herman Clyde Maiville, age 83 of Marion, Caledonia, and Coopersville, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, in his home. Herm was born December 7, 1933. He served in the Navy from 1953 to 1961. He served as an active Life Member of the VFW Post 5598 Coopersville and of the American Legion post in Marne, MI. Herm...

George Homoly

George Homoly

Aug 27, 2017

George Homoly, age 79, of Nunica, passed away Sunday August 27, 2017. George was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy (Langlois) Homoly, sisters, Dorothy Homoly and Jeanette Romburger and brothers Thomas, William and James. He is survived by his siblings Marion (Carl) Nelson, Art Homoly, Sandra Collins, Sharon (Eustice) Collins, Carol (Fred) Schmidt and many nieces and...

Lorraine Postma

Lorraine Postma

Aug 24, 2017

Lorraine Kay Postma, age 87, of Nunica, MI. passed away at her home August 24, 2017. Lorraine was greeted in heaven by her husband Earl Postma who preceded her in death on December 29, 2003. Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, crafting and going to craft shows. She also enjoyed bowling and did so for several years on...

Jerry Molendyk

Jerry Molendyk

Aug 22, 2017

Jerry Lee Molendyk,age 71, of Allendale, MI., was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Arie and Sophie (Smoes) Molendyk. Jerry is survived by his wife of 45 yrs. Barb; children, Rhonda (Brent) Erbes and Jeremy (Melissa) Molendyk; grandchildren, William, Jacob, Addisyn, and Autumn; brothers-in-law David (Sheryl) Engbers and Bruce...

Arthur Frank

Arthur Frank

Aug 21, 2017

Arthur Fredrick Frank, age 90, of Conklin, MI., passed away Monday August 21, 2017. He was born in Chester Twp. MI to the late George and Sophia (Kober) Frank. Art served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a lifelong resident of Chester Twp., a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a founding member of the Conklin Fire...

Drew Veeneman

Drew Veeneman

Aug 20, 2017

Drew R. Veeneman, age 37, of Angier, NC. formerly of Coopersville, MI., passed away of accidental injuries Sunday August 20, 2017. Drew grew up in Coopersville, was baptized and attended the Coopersville Reformed Church, graduated from Coopersville High School and Ferris State University Plastics Engineering degree. He lived in several locations after his graduation working in Colorado, Wisconsin, Texas and...

Barbara Ledford

Barbara Ledford

Aug 19, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Lynn "Tami" Ledford (Smith), age 59, of Bradstown, KY, formerly of Coopersville, MI., passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at her residence. Tami was born on July 13th, 1958 at Grant Community Hospital in Grant, MI. She graduated from Coopersville High School in Coopersville, MI. Tami retired from Johnson Controls, was of the Baptist faith and was an...

John Bos

John Bos

Aug 12, 2017

John L. Bos, age 48, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 with family at his side. John enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends and taking trips on his motorcycle. He will be missed by his wife Deborah; children, Stephanie VanDoorn and fiance James Kazyak, Jennifer (Nicholas) Jensen, Ashlee (Cory) VanderMeer, Brittany Bos and fiance Trevor...

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