OBITUARIES

Denora Pantoja-Paguada

Denora Pantoja-Paguada

Feb 11, 2014

Denora Pantoja-Paguada, age 47, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a brief illness. Denora is survived by her husband Jose M. Paguada Sr.; children Jose M. Paguada Jr and wife Sarah, Felicia Paguada, Jennifer Paguada and Elias Paguada; her grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers...

Mildred Timmerman

Mildred Timmerman

Feb 7, 2014

Millie Timmerman, aged 89, died Friday, February 7, 2014 in Coopersville. She was born on a farm near Aloha, MI., as the 10th of 12 children. Millie traveled to Nunica to work for the Timmerman family and married their youngest son Harold in 1943 and had a happy, full life. She gave her heart to all her babies, no matter...

Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly

Feb 7, 2014

Charles Frank Kelly Sr. aged 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday Feb 7, 2014. Charles was born in Middleville, MI. and served in the US Navy during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Kelly and his daughter Laurie Dykstra. Charles is survived by his children Charles Frank Kelly Jr. and wife Sherrie, Kathleen Kelly,...

Allan Adams

Allan Adams

Feb 2, 2014

Allan L. Adams, age 76, of Coopersville, formerly of Ravenna and White Cloud, passed away Sunday Feb 2, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Allan was born and raised in Kalida OH, moved to White Cloud with his family, attended Ferris State University, worked at Muskegon Piston Ring, Grover Piston Ring and retired from Federal Mogel in Grand Haven...

Catherine Brzezinski

Catherine Brzezinski

Jan 17, 2014

Catherine Brzezinski, age 93, of Grand Rapids, was called home to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2014. The love for her Savior and her flower garden were most prominent throughout her life. She took no greater joy than serving and ministering to others and working hard to raise prize winning Irisé�a�a��s. Catherine lived according...

Frank Peck

Frank Peck

Jan 17, 2014

Frank James Peck Jr., age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday January 17, 2014. Frank was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to Frank J. Sr. and Edith (Cramer) Peck who preceded him in death. Frank was also preceded in death by his wife June (Bushen) Peck who passed away on the same date January 17th in 2003and two sisters Ester...

John Hornacek

John Hornacek

Jan 13, 2014

John Hornacek, age 66, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. John was born in Muskegon MI to John and Gladys (Shoup) Hornacek who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Patricia Connolly and father-in-law John Knauf. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Susan; five children, Patrick (Rori) Hornacek, Darleen...

Marie Irish

Marie Irish

Jan 13, 2014

Marie C. Irish, age 95, of Coopersville, passed away January 13, 2014. She was born May 31, 1918 to Joseph and Anna (Gimm) Zimmer who preceded her in death. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, and was a longtime member of St Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Parish in Marne. She was...

Louis Buzas

Louis Buzas

Jan 11, 2014

Louis Buzas, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday Jan. 11, 2014. He was born to Charles and Esther (Bujdoso) Buzas in Coopersville, MI who preceded him in death. He attended Coopersville schools, worked for the Michigan Conservation Core and served in the Army during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle. He...

Robert Byrd Jr

Robert Byrd Jr

Jan 11, 2014

Robert E. Byrd Jr., age 62, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday Jan 11, 2014. Robert was born July 27, 1951 in Martins Ferry OH. to Robert Sr. and Almeda Rose (Thomas) Byrd who preceded him in death. He worked as a Hospital Administrator and also worked at the Turning Point Program of the Salvation Army. He was also preceded in...

Edward Smith

Edward Smith

Jan 8, 2014

Edward Lee é�a�A"Edé�a�� Smith, age 54, of Grand Rapids, passed away very unexpectedly after a brief illness Wednesday Jan 8, 2014. Ed was born and raised in Coopersville, graduated in the class of 1978 moved to Grand Rapids and has lived there for many years. He is survived by his parents, Lee and Barb Smith; fiance and partner of 30...

Bernice Eisen

Bernice Eisen

Jan 6, 2014

Bernice M. Eisen, age 89, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. She was born in White Cloud, MI. to the late William and Lillie (Lyons) Howard. On June 7, 1941 Bernice married William R Eisen who preceded her in death in 1957. Bernice was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to crochet, enjoyed spending time in...

Ricky Moore

Ricky Moore

Jan 4, 2014

Ricky A. Moore, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday January 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter Tanya and Steve Arizola; grandchildren Chad and Roman; brothers Fred, Bob (Donna) and Lester (Jeana); sister Ginger and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick was preceded in death by his mother Fern DeMott in...

Cl Sutterfield

Cl Sutterfield

Jan 2, 2014

CL é�a�A"Redé�a�� Sutterfield, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away surrounded by family Thursday, January 2, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Red was born in Cromwell OK. to Homer and Lillie (Cunningham) Sutterfield who preceded him in death. He served in the US Army and met his wife Lorna while stationed in Wisconsin. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing...

Sharon Kovalak

Sharon Kovalak

Dec 28, 2013

Shari (Finkler) Kovalak, age 67, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her é�a�A"Popsé�a�� Fritz Finkler and stepfather Ray Zimmer. Shari is survived by her mom, Delores Zimmer; five sisters, Carol Lockery, Karen Wraight, Kim (Dale) Betz, Kathy Langeland (Kevin Hecksel) and Kris (Gerry) Neubecker; brother, Butch...

Kyle Vandoorn

Kyle Vandoorn

Dec 24, 2013

Kyle Martin VanDoorn, age 48, of Ravenna, passed away very unexpectedly Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father William. Kyle is survived by his wife of 11 years Tammy; daughters, Stephanie VanDoorn and Jennifer (Nicholas) Jensen; mother Sandra Powell; grandmother, Thelma Mueller; brother Vaughn VanDoorn several aunts, uncles and many cousins. Services...

Jerry Palma

Jerry Palma

Dec 22, 2013

Jerry L. Palma, age 62, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Coopersville, served in the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Virginia (Cushway) Palma. He is survived by his children, Bryan Palma, Tim (Dana) Palma, Brad Palma and Heidi Palma; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers Jim (Nancy)...

David Stanton

David Stanton

Nov 30, 2013

David Bruce Stanton, age 59, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 peacefully with family at his side after a very brief illness. David was preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Mary Jo Stanton and father-in-law Edward Mead. David is survived by his wife of 37 years Debra; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Jodi Stanton;...

Anna Burk

Anna Burk

Nov 25, 2013

Anna Burk (Diedrich), age 90, of Grand Rapids, was called home to her Lord Monday, Nov 25, 2013. Anna was born Sept 16, 1923 to John and Magdalena (Haffler) Brifnek. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Anna also enjoyed fishing, traveling and playing bingo with friends. She will be deeply...

Louis Harris

Louis Harris

Nov 12, 2013

Louis Joseph Harris, aged 87, of Coopersville, passed away on November, 12, 2013, at Heartwood Lodge, Spring Lake, following a long illness. He was born in Whitehall, on February 15, 1926, the son of Sydney and Carrie Harris, of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; his son, Scott and daughter Lynette, his son in law Ronald...

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