OBITUARIES

Vernon Posthumus

Vernon Posthumus

Nov 25, 2016

Vernon Dale Posthumus, age 86, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. Vern served in the U.S. Navy during Korea, was an active member of the Coopersville American Legion and VFW Post #5598 in Coopersville. Vern was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and retired from Leigh Products. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and at his cabin on...

Dale Reynolds

Dale Reynolds

Nov 21, 2016

Dale Edward Reynolds, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday Nov. 21, 2016. Dale was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Charles and Thelma (Rosenberry) Reynolds. He is survived by his sons, Michael Reynolds, Tom é�a�A"TJé�a�� Reynolds and Jason Sharp; siblings, Charles é�a�A"Jimé�a�� (Julie) Reynolds, Cheryl Crews, Bonnie Deimel, Joyce Shaffer and David (Patty) Reynolds; many nieces...

Yvonne Thornburg

Yvonne Thornburg

Nov 21, 2016

Yvonne Marie Thornburg (Ricord), age 76, of Grand Rapids, MI., passed away Monday Nov 21, 2016. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Marie Jean (Fortier) Ricord, her husbandé�a�a��s Charles Durham and Charles Thornburg, son Carl Durham, sister Patricia and brother Donald. Yvonne is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Durham and Cindy Durham; 6 grandchildren Leyla Durham,...

Cindy Bennink

Cindy Bennink

Nov 20, 2016

Cindy M. Bennink, age 54, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerritt é�a�A"Budé�a�� and Darleen (Reed) Bennink, brother Gary and nephew David. Cindy was a good mother and role model to her daughter and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She always had a positive attitude and never left a...

Fredrick Goll

Fredrick Goll

Nov 14, 2016

Fred H. Goll Jr., aged 83, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov 14, 2016. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Francis (Bates) Goll; granddaughter Faith Taylor; siblings, Frank Goll, Albert Goll, and Wesley Goll. Fred will be deeply missed by his wife of 65 years, Helen Goll; children, Gary Goll, Freda (Michael) Hastings, April Goll,...

Ruth Wilczak

Ruth Wilczak

Nov 12, 2016

Ruth L. Wilczak, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 and now rest in the presence of Jesus waiting the promised restoration of all creation. Ruth was born in Hart MI to the late Earl and Grace (Ossman) Hiller. Her sweet personality and quick wit will be fondly remembered by her loving family. Ruth is survived by...

Lavene Stroven

Lavene Stroven

Nov 7, 2016

Lavene é�a�A"Leeé�a�� Stroven, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed into the arms of Jesus from the effects of her Parkinson disease on Monday, November 7, 2016. She joins in Glory with her husband James, her parents James and Martha Konyndyk, brothers, Bud, Warren and Clarence and sisters Doris and Lucy. She leaves to celebrate her life her brothers, Joe and...

Wilma Boeskool

Wilma Boeskool

Nov 5, 2016

Wilma L. Boeskool, age 86, of Coopersville, left earth to join Godé�a�a��s Heavenly Choir on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Henry and Grace (Timmer) Schipper. Wilma was a Graduate of Coopersville High School, lifelong resident of Coopersville as well as a life member of the Coopersville Reformed Church. She worked several years...

Ellen Jablonski

Ellen Jablonski

Nov 5, 2016

Ellen R. Jablonski, age 84, of Sparta, passed away Saturday November 5, 2016 of accidental injuries. Ellen was born in Conklin, MI to the late Edward and Mildred (Fleet) Arends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jablonski; granddaughter, Kaloni Jablonski; brothers, Leo and Joe Arends and brother-in- law Ed Courtade. She is survived by her special companion...

George Spencer

George Spencer

Nov 4, 2016

George A. é�a�A"Skipé�a�� Spencer, age 51, of Grand Haven, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, George H. Spencer, nephew, Randy Argil and niece, Jalissa VanderMaas. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Marie (Geldersma) Spencer; children, Kari (Tim) Paintin, Ken (Paula) Spencer, Amber (Brandon) Moore, Kelsey Kilbry and Kristy Buckowing;...

Noreen Umlor

Noreen Umlor

Nov 3, 2016

Noreen M. Umlor, age 75, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Umlor in 1993, brothers, Al and Joe Zimmer, sister-in-law, Kathy Zimmer and brothers-in-law Ray Umlor and Ken Laug. Noreen was a lifelong resident of Wright Twp. and longtime member of St Josephé�a�a��s Catholic...

Jenett Omlor

Jenett Omlor

Oct 30, 2016

Jenett Ann Omlor, age 79, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Jenett was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Weston Omlor, grandsons William é�a�A"Billé�a�� Rounds and Allen Shears and sister Thelma Kuk. Jenett is survived by her children, Joann (Gus) Johnson, Donald Rounds, Simon Omlor, Andrew Omlor, Christine (Chad) Hindley, Ted (Lisa)...

Madeline Portfliet

Madeline Portfliet

Oct 19, 2016

Madeline Van Portfliet, age 91, of Grand Rapids, was called home to her Lord, Friday, December 2, 2016, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony é�a�A"Tonyé�a�� Van Portfliet Jr. on Oct. 19, 2016, her parents Menno and Johanna (Vorst) Posthuma, brothers, Millard, Calvin and William Posthuma, and sister and brother-in-law Julia (David) Keeler. Madeline enjoyed...

James Mcdowell

James Mcdowell

Oct 14, 2016

James Stanley McDowell, age 77, of Newaygo, MI., passed away with family at his side Friday, October 14, 2016. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Donna McDowell on April 26, 2013, his parents Glenn and Madeline (Jennings) McDowell, and siblings Roger, Ken, Ann and Donna. Jim retired from Bissell after 36 yrs. He enjoyed spending time with family...

Edward Nave

Edward Nave

Oct 6, 2016

Edward Curtis Nave, age 82, passed away at his home in Norton Shores, Michigan on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Lakeview, Michigan to William Eberhard and Leila (Houser) Nave. Edward attended grade school and high school in Lakeview. He went on to graduate from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate degree. On...

Rosemary Krebs

Rosemary Krebs

Oct 1, 2016

Rosemary Krebs, of Coopersville formerly of Kentwood, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Albert and Gladys (Roberts) Klinkner. Rosemary was preceded in death by her daughter, Shari Aerts, sisters, Imogene Hixson and Eloise Titcombe and brother-in-law Jim Titcombe. She worked at Luther Home for many years as their...

Golden Mitchell

Golden Mitchell

Sep 28, 2016

Golden Ellen Mitchell, of Grand Haven formerly of Spring Lake, MI, age 97, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Josephine (Guldholm) Burden, husband Perry Mitchell and grandson Eric Hartman. She was retired from Spring Lake Public Schools where she worked as a bus driver. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with...

Carol Camden

Carol Camden

Sep 26, 2016

Carol Ann Camden, age 76, of Holland, passed away suddenly Monday evening September 26, 2016. Carol was a devoted wife to her husband of 51 years Attorney William é�a�A"Billé�a�� Camden; loving mother to Andy (Amber) Camden and Amy (Brian) Ransler; caring grandmother to Ashley, Audrey, Austin, Nathan and James; sister to David Kromer, Virginia Neis and Mary Lou Kromer; sister-in-law...

Richard Mayse

Richard Mayse

Sep 26, 2016

Richard Mayse, age 79 of Coopersville, passed away September 26, 2016. Richard was born in Pontiac MI,. to the late Roy and Alma (Flory) Mayse. Richard spent most of his life in Vincennes IN, he enlisted with the Air Force in 1954 and retired in 1976 as a Master Sargent. Richard moved to Coopersville in 1976 and worked for Rapistan...

Diane Lessien

Diane Lessien

Sep 19, 2016

Diane Lessien passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 with her husband, Warren, by her side. It was two days after her 72nd birthday. Diane was born in Allegan to the late John and Thelma Katherler. She is survived by Warren, her husband of 48 years; son, Darren Lessien; daughter, Debra Hudson; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Pixley and...

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