Dorothy Schwallier
Jan 19, 2016
Dorothy M. Schwallier, age 94, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 with her husband and family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Napoleon and Delbeana (Duquette) Larabel. Dorothy was a city girl that became a farmeré�a�a��s wife and partner sharing her husband Leonardé�a�a��s love for the land. She always put God,...
Donald Peterson
Jan 19, 2016
Donald G. Peterson, 89, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Naples, FL. Known as "Whis" to his classmates and "Pete" to his friends, Don was the youngest of four children born to John and Susan (Easterly) Peterson of Nunica. He graduated from Coopersville High School and proudly served our country in the US Navy. Don...
Robert Short
Jan 8, 2016
Robert é�a�A"Bobé�a�� Short, age 83, of Coopersville, passed away Jan 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Leota Short on Oct 27, 2015, parents Edward and Emily (Smale) Short, siblings and their spouses, William (Virginia) Short, Ernest (Cassie) Short, Charles Short, Helen (Robert) McMullin, Betty (Vern) Dailey, in-laws Russell Benedict, Cleo Benedict, Robert Habenicht and Ken Reeves....
Jerry Hillman
Jan 5, 2016
Jerry D. Hillman, age 77, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 with family at his side. Jerry was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Harold and Rose (Barbachyn) Hillman. He served in the U.S. Marines and worked at the Coopersville Co-op for many years delivering feed to area farmers. Jerry was a simple man full of...
Arlene Begin
Jan 3, 2016
Arlene Sue Begin (Langeland), age 59, of Lamont, devoted wife and mother, dedicated daughter and sister, and an amazing aunt to many, passed away after a second battle with cancer on Sunday, evening, Jan. 3, 2016. Arlene was born in Zeeland, MI. on Sept. 25, 1956 to Fred Jr. and Shirley (Koster) Langeland. Arlene was the second child and the...
Rosemary Hudson
Dec 27, 2015
Mrs Rosemary O. Hudson, age 87, of Coopersville, MI., passed away Sunday Dec. 27, 2015 with family at her side. Rosemary was born in Dubuque IA. to the late Floyd and Esther (Koppes) Wagner. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVern, son Daniel, 6 brothers and two sisters. She was a longtime member of St Maryé�a�a��s Church in...
Jack Piccard Sr
Dec 15, 2015
Jack W. Piccard Sr., age 86, of Coopersville, passed away December 15, 2015. Jack was born in Marne, MI. to the late Henry and Nellie (De Liefde) Piccard. Jack was also preceded in death by his son David, brother, Harold and sister, Marie. He served in the U.S. Air Force and owned Jacké�a�a��s Automart in Allendale for many years where...
Lorraine Kluting
Dec 13, 2015
Mrs Lorraine Kluting, age 98, of Coopersville, was reunited with her husband, family and friends in heaven on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in Conklin, MI. to the late August and Mary (Finkler) Schmuker. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Leo Kluting on Dec. 30, 1992 and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a women...
Robert Zimmer
Dec 3, 2015
Robert Irwin Zimmer Sr., age 69, of Conklin, MI., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 and was welcomed into heaven by his wife Sharm and sons, Jeremy and Tyler who preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his parents Charles and Evelyn (Finkler) Zimmer. He is survived by his children, Dawn (Kurt) Dietrich, Cheri (Ben) Gereaux,...
Michelle Burger
Nov 28, 2015
Michelle Reneé�a�a�� (Shelley) Burger, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 28, 2015 at her home. Shelley was preceded in death by her mother Diane VanHuizen and mother-in-law Patricia Burger. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed caring for her family, spending time with friends and was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. Shelley is survived...
Edith Styburski
Nov 24, 2015
Mrs Edith Marie Styburski (Edi), age 80, of Coopersville, passed away at her home Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015 with family at her side. She was born in Ravenna to Raymond and Florence (Clark) Hosmer who preceded her in death. Edi was also preceded in death by her brothers Wayne, Don and Robert and sisters, Ruth, Irene and Dorothy. She worked...
Marion Heath
Nov 18, 2015
Marion D Heath (Duane), aged 87, crossed over to glory Nov 18, 2015. He served his country in the Korean War serving eight years in the Marine Corp. He also served many years on the Board of Review and the City of Coopersville Council as well as being one of the first members of the E-unit when it was first...
Elmer Buist
Nov 6, 2015
Elmer Jay Buist Of Allendale formerly of Coopersville Elmer Buist passed peacefully, surrounded by family into the presence of his heavenly Father on Friday, November 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerrit and Alvina Buist and his brother James Buist. Elmer is survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Janet Ruth (Lundberg) Buist,...
Suzanne Jonas
Oct 27, 2015
Suzanne M. Jonas, age 47, of Coopersville, was reunited with her mother Andrea Emshwiller in Heaven on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzanneé�a�a��s laughter and smile were contagious; she never knew a stranger and she possessed a strong will and spirit. She was a loyal and caring woman who always put others first especially her...
Leota Short
Oct 27, 2015
Leota M. Short, age 82, passed away Oct 27, 2015 with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Zelma (Palmiter) Benedict, infant brother Kenneth, brother Russell, sister-in-law Cleo Benedict, brothers-in-law, Robert Habenicht and Ken Reeves, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William and Virginia Short, Ernest and Cassie Short, Charles Short, Helen and Robert McMullin and...
Maxine Vroma
Oct 16, 2015
Maxine L. Vroma, age 88, of Shelbyville, MI., passed away Friday evening Oct. 16, 2015 at her home with family at her side. Maxine was born in Slocum, MI. to Curtis and Galdys (DeCamp) Taylor. She grew up in the Ravenna-Coopersville area before moving to Grand Rapids where she graduated from Godwin High School. Maxine worked at Lear Siegler and...
Donna Drake
Oct 16, 2015
Donna Jean é�a�A"Jeanieé�a�� Drake (Mergener), age 79, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2015. She was born April 6, 1936 to Nicholas and Anna (Fleming) Mergener in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband Eual é�a�A"Nigé�a�� Drake, her son Robert Brooks, son-in-law David Schumann, brother Bud Mergener, and sister, Ethelyn Grochowalski....
Irving Cunningham
Oct 8, 2015
Irving é�a�A"Billé�a�� Cunningham, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. He was born in Berkshire, NY to the late Clinton and Cornelia (Rockwell) Cunningham. At a young age Bill moved to Maine, he served in the U.S. Army and after his discharge he came to West MI looking for work. While here he met Shirley Veeneman of...
Robert Garter
Oct 1, 2015
Robert F. Garter, aged 71, of Dearborn Heights, passed away Thursday October 1, 2015 at his home. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Frances (Sima) Garter. He spent many summers in the Coopersville area on his grandparents, uncles and aunts farms. Robert graduated from Dearborn High School, where he was very active in sports. He attended...
Arthur Umlor
Sep 23, 2015
Umlor Arthur Richard Of Conklin Arthur Richard Umlor, age 86, of Conklin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 at his home. Art was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie June, grandson Nathan, brother James and sister Marie. He loved to spend time with his family and share his love of the outdoors with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...
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