Marguerite Kastelin
May 23, 2014
Marguerite é�a�A"Margeé�a�� Kastelin (VanderWerf), age 92, of Newaygo, formerly of Coopersville, began eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2014. She passed peacefully at home on Pickeral Lake with her husband of 73 years by her side. She was born on July 29, 1921, and on March 15, 1941, she married Leonard James Kastelin. They resided...

Renee' Jankowski
May 20, 2014
Reneeé�a�a�� Jankowski, age 52, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 after an extended illness. She attended Conklin Reformed Church and has been a resident of the Coopersville area for many years. Reneeé�a�a�� will be deeply missed by her husband Robert é�a�A"Bobé�a�� Jankowski; her children; parents; siblings and many friends. In keeping with Reneeé�a�a��s wish cremation has taken place....

Helen King
May 20, 2014
Helen S. King, age 88, of Marne, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014 with family at her side. Helen was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Louise (Hojnacki) Oziemkiewicz. She graduated from Marne Schools and has been a lifelong resident of the Marne area all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her husband...
Tonya Cooper
May 14, 2014
Tonya Marie Cooper, age 50, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Tonya was born Feb 2, 1964 in Muskegon, MI to Dennis and Barbara (Rundle) Cooper. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School and worked at Fountain View Estates in Coopersville for many years. Tonya will be deeply missed by her daughter, Brandi Janes; son...

Carol Banks
May 11, 2014
Carol Kay Banks (Triick), age 71, of Marne, passed away Sunday evening May 11, 2014 with family at her side. Carol was born July 3, 1942 in Grand Haven, MI. to the late Elmer and Ella (Longnecker) Triick and was a lifelong resident of the Marne area. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, knitting, crocheting and...

Janette Coltson
May 11, 2014
Janette I. Coltson, 96, a long-time resident of Cheboygan (Mullet Lake), passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Coopersville, MI. She was born June 8, 1917 in Detroit. Mrs. Coltson is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Robinson (Jerry) of Greenville; and Carol Bach (Richard) of Lady Lake, FL; four grandchildren, Greg Bach of Greenacres, FL;...

Russell Taylor
May 8, 2014
Russell K. Taylor, age 69, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Russ graduated from Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army and worked many years as a truck driver in the Grand Rapids area. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Taylor, mother and stepfather, Arda and Francis Hingston and his...
Theodore Looyenga
May 1, 2014
Mr Theodore é�a�A"Tedé�a�� Stuart Looyenga, aged 85, of Jenison was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Ted was born Aug 20, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Louis and Hattie (Bylsma) Looyenga. He retired from the Grand Rapids Press after 45yrs of service. He served many years in the church as elder...

Eugene Tuffelmire
Apr 29, 2014
Eugene F. Tuffelmire, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014. Gene was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to John and Gertrude (Robinson) Tuffelmire. He worked and retired after 31 years of service from Nelson Products in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his son Brandon Tuffelmire Sr., grandson Brandon J. Tuffelmire Jr. and former...

Darlene Schneider
Apr 7, 2014
Darlene "Dee" Schneider, age 62, of Marne, passed away April 7, 2014 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Darlene was born to Harold and Phyllis (Nickerson) Holley who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael; granddaughter, Shelby and sister Jo-Ann Nickels. Darleen worked at TADD Industries in Marne for over 30...
Jay Drooger
Apr 5, 2014
Jay Drooger, 92, of Eastmanville, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Jay was born in Grand Rapids to Bert Sr. and Elsie Drooger on December 14, 1921. An army veteran of WWII, Jay served for 4 1/2 years in Europe. In 1945 he married Eloise Lieffers and settled in Eastmanville to raise his family. He was...
Jean Lothschultz
Mar 23, 2014
Mrs Jean Norma Lothschultz (Nordstrom), age 88, of Conklin, passed away Sunday March 23, 2014. Jean was born in Wright Twp. MI to Carl and Erma (Lillibridge) Nordstrom who preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband Edward and daughter-in-law Chris. Jean was a gentle sweet lady who enjoyed her children, grandchildren and especially her...

L. Dekiep
Mar 21, 2014
L. Roger DeKiep, age 81, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. Roger was born December 5, 1932 in Muskegon, MI to Henry and Thelma (Clark) DeKiep who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, William DeKiep on February 26, 2013. Roger worked as a bulldozer operator and a foreman for the Ottawa...

Marjorie Marshall
Mar 18, 2014
Marjorie Marshall, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Marjorie was born May 9, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Raymond and Edith Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Marshall in 2001 and by her granddaughter Kristin Marshall. Marjorie was an avid homemaker and was always active and enjoyed being part of her childrené�a�a��s and...
Jennie Finkler
Mar 17, 2014
Jennie Finkler, age 93, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 with family at her side. Jennie was born July 20, 1920 in Stamford New York to Anthony and Angeline Bono. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl J. Finkler on April 16, 2010 and her son Charles J. Finkler on April 14, 2010. Jennie was a...
Sally Lillibridge
Mar 10, 2014
Sally L. Lillibridge, age 82, of Marne, was called home to her Lord on Monday, March 10, 2014. Sally was a longtime member of the Berlin Baptist Church in Marne MI where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also active as a 4-H leader in the Marne area for over 30 years and worked at the Marne...
Paul Towne
Mar 2, 2014
Paul A. Towne, age 93, of Lamont, departed his earthly life suddenly on Sunday evening March 2, 2014 at his home in Lamont Michigan. Paul was born in White Cloud Michigan on November 20 1920. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II in Japan. Upon his return from the service Paul married Eleanor Frances...
Patricia Mead
Feb 23, 2014
Patricia J. Mead, age 81, passed away Sunday Feb 23, 2014. Pat was born in Marne MI to James and Catherine (Lillie) Gavin who preceded her in death. She attended and graduated Coopersville High School in 1950. Pat had a big heart and accepted everyone with love, compassion and understanding. She was a member of the Coopersville VFW Post 5598...

Bud Anderson
Feb 14, 2014
Bud Anderson, age 79, of Coopersville, passed away Friday Feb 14, 2014. Bud was born in Cadillac, MI. to Floyd and Marguerite (Tossey) Anderson who preceded him in death. He worked 30 years for Wolverine Armored Truck as a driver and dispatcher. Bud married Marguerite Cudney on June 12, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI. and this year they would have...
Ragnar Swanson
Feb 13, 2014
Ragnar W. é�a�A"Putté�a�� Swanson, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday Feb, 13, 2014. He was born in Stevenson MI to Ragnar F. and Eva (Tyrell) Swanson who preceded him in death. Putt moved to Coopersville at a very young age attended Coopersville Schools and graduated from Coopersville High School. He was employed as a Journeyman in the tool and...
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