OBITUARIES

Sharon Roersma

Sharon Roersma

Sep 28, 2014

Sharon L. Roersma, age 72, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday Sept 28, 2014. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, David; grandson, Troy Senna; mother and step-father, Lillian and Edward Zobro, brother-in-law Ken Dykstra and sister-in-law Patty Kopp. Sharon enjoyed her church family at Coopersville Reformed Church, her dogs, drawing and playing her saxophone. She is survived by her...

Harold Raterink

Harold Raterink

Sep 19, 2014

Harold James Raterink, aged 88, of Coopersville, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Sept 19, 2014. He was born February 14, 1926 in Grand Rapids to Gilbert and Martha (Kosten) Raterink. He was preceded in death by his parents, great granddaughter, Hannah Raterink; two sister, Virginia Weimer and Mildred (Mel) Barton. He served in the U.S. Navy during...

Henry Roman Jr

Henry Roman Jr

Sep 17, 2014

Henry Roman Jr., age 89, of Conklin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Henry was born in Chicago IL. to Henry Sr. and Hulda (Russell) Roman who preceded him in death. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he loved to spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed farming, hunting and spending time in the outdoors...

Sharon Joswick

Sharon Joswick

Sep 15, 2014

Sharon Elizabeth (Hauser) Joswick, age 72, of Coopersville formerly of Niles passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 after a brief illness. Sharon was born in Niles to Norbert and Marion (Gimes) Hauser who preceded her in death. She attended and graduated from St Josephé�a�a��s Catholic School in South Bend, was a former member of St Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church in Niles...

Janice Fordham

Janice Fordham

Sep 11, 2014

Janice Fordham, 61, of Ludington, formerly of Coopersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2014 in Minneapolis MN. After being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in March, Jan decided to live life to the fullest each day that God had set before her. Travel became a constant on her calendar, including time with all of...

Dorothy Holm

Dorothy Holm

Sep 11, 2014

Dorothy Eleanor Holm, age 92, of Marne, passed away September 11, 2014. She was born in Muskegon to Frank and Emma (Johnson) Ackerberg who preceded her in death. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Holm in 2000. She enjoyed cooking and baking and loved it when her family and friends would gather around her table to...

Frederick Busman

Frederick Busman

Sep 9, 2014

Frederick Busman, aged 65, of White Cloud formerly of Nunica, passed away Sept 9, 2014 at his home with family at his side. He was born in Muskegon MI. to Lester Frederick and Mary Ann (Schlee) Busman who preceded him in death. Fred served in the US Army as an artillery specialist, was a Captain on the Nunica Fire Dept.,...

Roger Stroven

Roger Stroven

Sep 4, 2014

Roger Lee Stroven, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, Sept 4, 2014 at his home. He was born in Grand Haven MI to John and Nellie (Westveer) Stroven who preceded him in death. Roger is survived by his wife of 35 years Kathryn; son, David Stroven; daughter, Danielle Stroven; granddaughter, Nenonie Eatmon; god daughter, Naomi Short and brother...

Amanda Tikkanen

Amanda Tikkanen

Sep 4, 2014

Amanda Sue Tikkanen, aged 37, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, September 4, 2014 at her home. Amanda was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduated from Coopersville High School in the class of 1995. She is survived by her husband William é�a�A"Billé�a�� Tikkanen; 4 children, Abby, Michael, Travis and Brenden; mother, Alice Erxleben; brother John Erxleben; sister, Jenny...

Thomas Holmes

Thomas Holmes

Sep 1, 2014

Thomas S. Holmes, age 74, of Nunica, passed away Monday, Sept 1, 2014 with family at his side. Tom was born in Crockery Twp. to Rex and Delores (Parmeter) Holmes. He graduated from Coopersville High School, worked as a lineman for Grand Haven Board of Light and Power for 30 years and also at Consumers Power Co. for 5 years....

Iris Ryder

Iris Ryder

Aug 30, 2014

Iris L. Ryder, aged 92, of Coopersville, passed to her heavenly home Saturday evening August 30, 2014 in Muskegon, surrounded by her loving family. She resided at The Depot in Coopersville and loved her home and the residents she became friends with. Iris was born April 7, 1922 to Peter and Flora (Clark) Seba. In Dec of 1940 she married...

Eloise Drooger

Eloise Drooger

Aug 21, 2014

Eloise Maxine Drooger (Lieffers), 89, passed from this life at her home of 54 years on August 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jay. Born on September 25, 1924 to Henry Lieffers and Nellie DeMaagd, Eloise, who lived her entire life in Eastmanville, lost her mother at an early age and was lovingly raised by...

Margaret Schaaphok

Margaret Schaaphok

Aug 7, 2014

Margaret Leischen Schaaphok (Metten), age 88, of Lamont, passed away peacefully and went to live with her Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on January 11, 1926, to Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten and was one of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Douglas, sisters Ida Wallinga...

Travis Ryke

Travis Ryke

Jul 26, 2014

Travis Lee Ryke, age 24, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 from accidental injuries. Travis was born in Grand Rapids to Doug Ryke and Terri Ryder. Travisé�a�a�� passion was bicycles and his dream was to open his own bike shop é�a�A"Rykes Bikesé�a��. He enjoyed riding his bike and was planning a trip to Traverse City yet this summer....

Jacqueline Weis

Jacqueline Weis

Jul 23, 2014

Jacqueline Marie Weis (Johnson), age 79, of Conklin, passed away with family at her side Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Grand Rapids MI to Clyde and Lucille (Didion) Johnson who preceded her in death. Jackie worked at Leigh Products in Coopersville and at Conklin Farm Equipment as a bookkeeper for 30 years. She enjoyed...

Violet Seaman

Violet Seaman

Jun 30, 2014

Mrs Violet E. Seaman, aged 89, of Grand Rapids passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born June 1, 1925 in Spokane, WA. to the late Clarence and Edith (Mead) Hoffman and raised in Conklin MI by the late Clarence and Clara Rhodes. Violet was also preceded in death by her husband George Seaman and son Gary George Seaman....

Gene Kamps

Gene Kamps

Jun 23, 2014

Gene Marvin Kamps, age 81, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2014. Gene was born in Wayland and a lifelong resident of Coopersville. He was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a cadet leader, deacon and elder. Gene was the owner of Modern Office Interiors and...

Lillian Schippers

Lillian Schippers

Jun 20, 2014

Lillian Mae Schippers, age 88, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 20, 2014. Lillian was born in Grand Rapids to the late Leonard and Helen (Anderson) Schippers. She was a lifelong resident of Coopersville, graduate of Coopersville High School and member of Coopersville Reformed Church. Lillian attended and graduated from Butterworth School of...

Joe Vargo

Joe Vargo

Jun 10, 2014

Mr Joe Vargo, age 93, passed away Tuesday evening June 10, 2014. Joe was born to the late John and Julia Vargo in Polkton Twp. MI and has been a lifelong area resident. He served during WWII in the US Air Force, and retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville after 42 � years of service. He was a member of...

Edward Zylstra

Edward Zylstra

Jun 1, 2014

Edward Zylstra, age 80, of Coopersville, passed away June 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Edith (Heslinga) Zylstra, brother Henry Zylstra and sisters Geraldine Tuhacek and Sandra Kay Zylstra. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was Co-owner of Allendale Beef Co. and Kelleyé�a�a��s Korners. Edward will be lovingly missed...

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