OBITUARIES

Raymond Armock

Raymond Armock

Aug 9, 2017

Raymond Barton Armock, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sons, Joseph and Gregory, grandson, Scott Gerbers, siblings, Harold and James. Ray will be deeply missed by his wife of 66 yrs. Erma; children, Donald (Nancy) Armock, David (Barbara) Armock, Mary Ann (Gale) Gerbers, Nancy (Eduardo) Armock-Batista,...

Kenneth Van

Kenneth Van

Aug 8, 2017

Kenneth Van Dam, age 80, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born January 26, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a retired brick mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Johanna, his sisters and brother-in-law, Gladys and John Hage, Pearl Grooters. He...

Eleanor Drooger

Eleanor Drooger

Aug 7, 2017

Eleanor Lillian Drooger (Birdsall), age 98, of Coopersville, passed away Monday August 7, 2017 with family at her side. She was born in Mason Co. MI. to the late Guy and Esther (Lundberg) Birdsall. Eleanor graduated from Ludington High School, earned her teaching certificate from County Normal School in Ludington and also attended Central Michigan University. She began teaching at...

Joseph Umlor

Joseph Umlor

Jul 23, 2017

Joseph Michael Umlor, age 65, of Ravenna passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids to the late Arthur and Bonnie (Sheldon) Umlor. Joe was a farmer, worked for Leigh Products in Coopersville as well as for Bonthuis Farms in Ravenna and Buth Dairy in Eastmanville. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and...

Steven Rohen

Steven Rohen

Jul 19, 2017

Steven John Rohen, age 45 of Muskegon formerly of Coopersville passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Steve was employed as a Corporate Pilot. He enjoyed woodworking, softball and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his parents Norman and Barbara Rohen; brother, Mike (Sarah) Rohen; sister, Karen (Loyd) Hard; nephews, Sean and Kyle Rohen; grandparents, Gert (Darrel)...

Mary Barrett

Mary Barrett

Jul 19, 2017

Mary Ann Barrett, age 89, of Coopersville passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home with family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late John and Mildred (Castle) Ruthven. Mary was a sports fan and enjoyed watching and rooting for the Detroit Tigers and Lions and loved spending time with her family especially her...

Phyllis Riemersma

Phyllis Riemersma

Jun 28, 2017

Phyllis Maxine Riemersma, age 84, of Marne, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Aleida (Cook) Riemersma and brothers, Virgil and Forrest. Phyllis was a life-long member of Lamont Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will...

Judy Mershon

Judy Mershon

Jun 18, 2017

Judy Marie Mershon, age 72, of Nunica, passed away Sunday June 18, 2017 at home with family at her side. She was born in Holland, MI. to the late Jay and Alice (Keech) Pennell. She grew up in Grand Haven and the Spring Lake area and worked as a Home Health Care provider for several years. Judy enjoyed gardening and...

Gary Goll

Gary Goll

Jun 16, 2017

Gary H. Goll, age 64, of Sparta, originally of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 16, 2017. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Fredrick H. Goll Jr, Nov 14, 2016, niece, Faith Elaine Taylor, aunts, Geraldine "Peggy" Hittle and June Klintworth, uncles, John Mink Jr., Frank Goll, Albert Goll and Wesley Goll. Gary will be missed by his...

Leanne Weaver

Leanne Weaver

Jun 1, 2017

Leanne Weaver, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at her home. She was born in Laramie, Wyoming to David and Jean (LaFleche) Earnshaw. Leanne was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Weaver, in 2004; her mother, Jean Earnshaw; father-in-law, Richard Weaver, and brother, Douglas Earnshaw. She served in the Michigan National Guard for 6...

Leonard Schwallier

Leonard Schwallier

May 26, 2017

Leonard H. Schwallier, age 97, of Conklin, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at home with family at his side. He was born in Wright Twp., MI. to the late Henry and Viola (Kramer) Schwallier. Leonard was married to his lifetime partner Dorothy Mae Larabel - who preceded him in death - for 74 years. Leonard was a lifelong farmer...

Jerrold Lee

Jerrold Lee

May 23, 2017

Jerrold E. Lee, age 86, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born in Conklin, MI. to the late Russell and Ethel (Rhodes) Lee and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. Jerrold was a former member of the Conklin Fire Department and worked as an office equipment repair technician for RC Allen Office Equipment and for...

Joyce Fowler

Joyce Fowler

May 23, 2017

Joyce Fowler, age 93, of Coopersville, MI. At an early age, Joyce opened her arms and asked Jesus Christ to live in her, and on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Jesus Christ opened his arms and asked Joyce to live with him. Joyce was born in Polkton Twp, MI., to the late Jacob and Violet (Bache) Witcop. She was a lifetime...

Mary Griswold

Mary Griswold

May 19, 2017

Mary P. Griswold, of Nunica, age 59, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Mary was born in Grand Haven to the late Harry and Jeraldine (Smith) Spencer. She was a longtime resident of Nunica and worked as a cook for several years at Turks Restaurant in Nunica. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Mary was preceded in...

E. Busman

E. Busman

May 7, 2017

E. Mae Busman, age 95, of Coopersville, MI., passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was born in Ludington, MI. to the late Claude and Violet (Fox) Johnston. Mae graduated from County Normal College in Ludington with a Teaching Degree and taught in several one room schools in the area. She taught at Miller School east of Coopersville until it...

Sadie Barends

Sadie Barends

Apr 27, 2017

Sadie Barends, age 96, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Coopersville, passed away early Thursday morning April 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Barends on July 7, 2006, sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude and John Van Haitsma, brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Colleen Hendricks and brother Floyd Hendricks. Sadie was a longtime member of the Coopersville Christian...

Beverly Zimmer

Beverly Zimmer

Apr 17, 2017

Beverly Jane Zimmer, age 62, of Grand Haven formerly of Coopersville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. Beverly struggled for many years with disabilities and is now at peace and reunited with her parents Delbert and Gertrude Yvonne Zimmer as well as her sisters, Pat Zimmer, Doris Zimmer, Mary Ireland and nephew, Mark Zimmer who all preceded her in death....

Donna Tibbe

Donna Tibbe

Apr 16, 2017

Donna M. Tibbe, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday morning April 16, 2017. Donna was a longtime resident of Coopersville and member of Coopersville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and was a member of the Coopersville OK Kids Group. Donna is survived by her children Ron (Sherri) Tibbe, Rodney (LeaAnn) Tibbe, Rhonda (Joseph)...

Lois Donohue

Lois Donohue

Apr 16, 2017

Lois Arlene Donohue, age 99,of Coopersville formerly of Ludington passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fred Donohue in 2005, her brother, Eldred Sterns and sister, Helen Cluchey. Lois worked as a store clerk at JC Penney in Ludington for several years. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Hill;...

Vivian Ford

Vivian Ford

Mar 31, 2017

Vivian Lieffers Ford, age 104, a lifelong resident of Eastmanville, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dyer Ford, her daughter, Valerie Haan Mohr, and her grandson, Patrick Ford Millard. Vivian is survived by her children, David (Diane) Haan of Spring Lake, Morris Ford of Eastmanville, and Mary Ford (Michael)...

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