OBITUARIES

Jack DeLaat, age 83, of Grand Rapids, MI., was called home to his Lord and Saviour Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 with his wife and family at his side. Jack was born in Wyoming, MI. on DeLaat Ave to the late Paul and Nettie (Mulder) DeLaat. Jack was also preceded in death by his stepfather Joe VanHerp, brother and best friend,...

Baby James Henry Meerman, one of God's special Little Angels was called home to Heaven shortly after birth Thursday, April 13, 2017. He is survived by his parents Jay and Chaeli Meerman; brother, John; sister, Addyson; grandparents Sue Meerman and Tracy and Necia Eno; great grandparents, Dale and Marilyn DeMann along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will...

Mr. James Peter Meerman, aged 89, of Conklin, was called home by his Lord, Saturday, April 30, 2016. Jim was a dairy farmer, a rural mail carrier and Chester Township Supervisor and Clerk for 22 years. He was past President of the Berlin Fair Board and a member of Conklin Reformed Church. He was also a strong supporter of the...

Hecksel Mrs Janet Sue Hecksel, aged 67, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday Aug 10, 2010. She was born May 4, 1943 in Grand Haven MI to Gus and Mary (Nehmer) Lemke. She was preceded in death by her father Gus Lemke, mother Mary Lemke Ingalls, step-father Marlin Ingalls, and father-in-law Oscar Hecksel. Janet is survived by...

Mrs Janet M. Reinertson, aged 70, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord very unexpectedly Monday Dec 5, 2011. Janet was a lifelong member of County Line Community Church, she retired from the Fruitport Branch of 5/3rd Bank, was a member of the Coopersville Area Historical Society, was active in the Coopersville OK Seniors Group and involved in many...

Mr. Jean S. Curtiss, age 79, went into the arms of Jesus after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ohmer John Curtiss & Opal Mary Becker and his granddaughter Sarah Joy Curtiss. Jean is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years Barbara Curtiss; two sons, Alan (Johanna) Curtiss...

Jean Ann Sikes, age 60, of Coopersville, passed away at home with her husband Jim by her side. Jean was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Alvin and Marcy (Shephard) Velting who preceded her in death. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 40 yrs James; sons, Anthony (Yvonne)...

Ricord - Jenna Sophia Ricord was called home to dance with the angels Tuesday May 17, 2011. Our Beloved Sophie cherished by all whose lives she graced will be forever missed by her parents, Jesse and Jean Ricord; brother, Aaron and a sibling soon to arrive in Oct; grandparents, Pamela (Klatt) Brinks and Robert Brinks, James and Susan Ricord; great...

Jennie M. Burgess, age 41, of Coopersville, peacefully went to Heaven, Monday, May 8, 2017. Jennie's love of children lead her to earn her Teaching Degree and she currently was working at Coopersville Public Schools as a Reading Specialist. She enjoyed time with her children and sharing in the many activities they were involved in and spending time with family...

Joan E. Bartlette, age 84, of Wyoming, MI. formerly of Coopersville, was called to Heaven, Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Joan was born in Cadillac, MI. to the late Oscar and Gertrude (Riplo) Carlson and was preceded in death by her husband Chester Bartlette Dec. 6, 2014. Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, crocheting and had a...

John Kary Jr., aged 97, of Nunica passed away Thursday, Febrauary 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, daughter Nancy Ann Kary and son John D. Kary. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Sheryl) Kary and Robert (Theresa) Kary; daughter-in-law Lucie Kary; six grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Wiegerink and several nieces and nephews....

John Ray Woodman, age 71, of Coopersville, MI, born March 25, 1946 in Howard City, MI to the late Floyd and Ruth (Nechvatal) Woodman. He was an Air Force Veteran and served as an Aircraft Mechanic on the C-130 Hercules at N. Charleston AFB , SC where he met his wife, Bonnie. He worked for Meijer Inc., starting out in...

Lillie - Mrs Joy Lillie, aged 91, of Coopersville was called home to heaven, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. Joy was born July 2, 1920 in Nunica, MI to William and Gertrude (Zimmer) Mergener, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Russell and son David. Joy served in WWII in the Army Nurse Corp,...

Armantrout Mrs Joyce A. Armantrout aged 81 of Muskegon was called home to her Lord Tuesday Dec 21, 2010. Joyce was born Jan 15, 1929 in Ravenna, MI. to Darrel and Anna (Hintz) Dodge. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Ronald; children, Gary (Karen) Rollenhagen, Bob Armantrout, Sandra (John) Henry, Sharon (Jack) Catron, Joyce Terpstra; 11 grandchildren;...

Judith é�a�A"Judyé�a�� Jewell, age 72, was called home to her Lord Saturday evening September 14, 2013 with family at her side. Judy was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduated from Coopersville High School. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with family, friends and a special group of ladies that enjoyed horseback riding together...

Schippers Mrs Katherine May Schippers aged 90, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Friday Oct 29, 2010. After singing with the OK Choir for 25 yrs she now sings with the Heavenly Choir. She was born Oct 1, 1920 to Adrian and Nellie (DePender) Eding. She married Henry P Schippers Oct 4, 1940 at Eastmanville Christian Reformed Church...

Kathy Raye Hillard-Merritt, age 60, of Spring Lake, passed away Saturday with family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Cadillac MI. to Marion Hillard and the late Clare Hillard Jr. She is survived by her mother, Marion Hillard; brother and sister-in-law Kim and Sheila Hillard; nephew Nathan and Kelly Hillard and great nephew...

Klaas é�a�A"Kené�a�� Wynsma, age 85, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born in Rijtsem, Netherlands to the late Klaas and Treintje (Holwerda) Wynsma. Ken was a member of the Gideons, worked as an Insurance Agent in Grand Rapids for ANICO Insurance Co., was a missionary to the Netherlands for 4...

Mrs Laura Ruster, age 93, was called to heaven and reunited with loved ones early Saturday morning Oct 25, 2014. Laura was born in Polkton Twp. to John and Anna (Kooistra) Meindertsma who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death her husband Howard in 1999, two brothers Cal and John and two sisters Katherine and Ruth. Laura...

LaVerne L. Stroven, age 86, of Coopersville was called home to heaven Saturday morning April 25, 2015. He was born to John and Minnie (Lemmen) Stroven on the family farm in Tallmadge Twp. only 300 yards from his current home and was a lifelong member of Lamont Christian Reformed Church. LaVerne worked on the family farm with his Dad for...