Paulette Ruth (McNitt) Porter
Apr 5, 2024
Paulette Ruth (McNitt) Porter, 78, of Muskegon, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Sparta, Michigan to Bernard and Bernice (Wagner) McNitt, Paulette lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and community. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald "Jerry" Porter, and cherished the memories they built...
Marilyn "Sue" Elsie (Hager) Murray
Apr 3, 2024
Marilyn “Sue” Elsie (Hager) Murray, aged 84, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away April 3, 2024, in Holland, MI. Sue was born in Muskegon in 1939 to Robert and Marion Hager. The family moved to Grand Rapids’ north side in 1946, where they attended Blessed Sacrament Parish. While working at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, Sue met Thomas V. Murray,...
Maureen Ione (Norris) Leach
Mar 31, 2024
Maureen Ione Leach, age 101, passed away Sunday evening March 31, 2024. Maureen was born October 10, 1922 in Lansing, MI. to the late Bayard and Esther (Alderman) Struble. She was raised by her foster parents the late Edward and Mae (Farley) Norris in Grand Haven, MI and was a graduate of Grand Haven High School Class of 1940. She...
John R. Ossewaarde
Mar 27, 2024
John R. Ossewaarde, age 91, of Grand Rapids formerly of Allendale, was called home to his Lord Wednesday morning March 27, 2024. John was born in Allendale, MI., to the late William and Anna (Kramer) Ossewaarde. In addition to his parents John was also preceded in death by his son Jack Ossewaarde and brother Lester Ossewaarde.
John is survived by his...
Thomas Lee Clayton
Mar 25, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Lee Clayton, age 84, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born in Elkins, WV to the late Franklin and Freda (Spicer) Clayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Elisabeth (Bachert) Clayton, sisters Mary Lou Gardi and Helen Louise Kittle.
Tom lived a life of service his entire life and...
Larry Michael Schumaker
Mar 19, 2024
Larry Michael Schumaker, age 75, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 surrounded by loved ones .He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Carroll and Edna (Lambers) Schumaker. Larry was a graduate of Coopersville High School & attended Michigan State University before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. He served his country as Lance Corporal and was later...
Annette Maria Snowdin
Mar 17, 2024
Annette Snowdin
(March 13, 1966 — March 17, 2024)
Annette Maria Snowdin, age 58, formerly of Conklin, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Annette loved Jesus and showed her love to everyone she met. In her younger years, Annette thoroughly loved bowling, “helping” to cook, holding babies, listening to music, wearing her many hats, and spending...
Bonnie (White) Ryder
Mar 14, 2024
Bonnie (White) Ryder, age 76, of Gladstone, MI. formerly of Coopersville, MI., passed away Thursday March 14, 2024.Bonnie was born on March 27, 1947 in Baltimore Maryland and a few years later moving to and settling in Michigan with her family. It is there that she met the love of her life, Ron. They married in the fall of 1963...
Gay Lyn Heckel
Mar 3, 2024
Gay Lyn (Handlogten) Heckel, age 77, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia (Laug) Handlogten and husband, Hal Heckel. Gay enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and drove school bus for Coopersville Public School. Gay and her husband Hal owned G and...
Gertrude Katherine (Kamps) VanderKolk
Feb 28, 2024
Gertrude Katherine (Kamps) VanderKolk beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away at her home in Coopersville, MI. on February 28, 2024. Gertrude was born in Wayland, MI on February 17, 1932 to the late Louis and Gertrude (VanTil) Kamps. She grew up on a farm outside of Coopersville and attended the Centennial School on the...
Mary Louise Meerman
Feb 17, 2024
Mary Louise Meerman, age 96, of Conklin was called home to her Lord and Saviour Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Clara (Doane) Rhodes; husband, James P. Meerman in 2016; sons, David and Jeffery Meerman; son-in-law, Aaron Bouchard and great grandson Dakota Noel. Mary’s greatest love was her husband, children and grandchildren....
Joseph "Ernie" Vadas
Feb 16, 2024
Joseph Ernest Vadas, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born in Homestead, PA to the late Stephen and Helen (Sariscak) Vadas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Lynn Ann Vadas and sister-in-law Bernice Vadas. Ernie was an active member of the Coopersville Sportsman club, enjoyed fishing and...
Harriet Piccard
Feb 12, 2024
Harriet Piccard, a cherished and loving mother, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 12, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on June 8, 1937, the daughter of Gerit “John” and Frances (Roelofs) Veldhuis, Harriet's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and joyful moments shared with those she held dear.
Harriet's journey began in the heart of Michigan, where...
Dennis J. Busman
Feb 6, 2024
Dennis J. Busman, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, MI. to the late Harold and Thelma (Cook) Busman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Douglas Busman, and sister Barb Handlogten. Dennis was a fun-loving guy with a big heart who loved to socialize...
Fredrick Lee Bennink
Jan 30, 2024
Fredrick Lee Bennink, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday morning January 30, 2024. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Linda (Wynsma) Bennink on April 2, 1995. He is survived by his children, Fred (Teresa) Bennink, Michelle Bennink and Brandon Bennink; grandchildren Dakota, Caleb, Griffin, Zachary and Hunter; brothers, Robert (Donna) Moore and Lester (Jeana) DeMott;...
Bonnie Ann Opperman
Jan 29, 2024
Bonnie Ann Opperman, age 79, of Coopersville went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Monday, January 29, 2024. She was born in Wayland, MI to the late Donald and Marian (Bush) Freeman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Brit Opperman; daughter, Nicole Opperman; brother, Donald Freeman; brother-in-law, Chuck Patton and son-in-law...
Nancy May Torno
Jan 28, 2024
Nancy May (Kennedy) Torno, age 88, of Allendale was called home to her Lord Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Nancy is survived by her husband Alvis “Al” Torno; children Susan (Pete) Zwyghuizen, Gary (Dianne) Torno and Keith Torno, grandchildren, Derek, Stacy, Nakisha, Rebecca, Ron, Amanda, McKinley, Lincoln, Ty, Velislav and Quynh Pavlov; great grandchildren, Zachary, Natalie, Cruz, Taryn, Lainey, Ezra, Maverick, Kamille,...
Thomas C. Pals
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas C. Pals, age 73, of Allendale was called home to his Lord Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Cornelius and Mary Lou (VanHouten) Pals. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Pals and father Corky Pals. Tom enjoyed ice fishing, singing with his church family, Gardening, cutting wood and had a...
Billy Gene Abbott
Jan 21, 2024
Billy Gene Abbott, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Obion, TN to the late Albright and Gladys (Williams) Abbott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Tim Abbott; siblings, Bob Abbott, Jim Abbott, Jack (Sharon) Abbott and special friend Jackie Koster. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Elroy John Schaefer
Jan 21, 2024
Elroy John Schaefer, age 93, of Conklin, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late George and Norma (Reister) Schaefer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Philip (Patricia) Schaefer; in-laws, Bernard (Bernice) McNitt, sister-in-law, Carolyn (Donald) Burgtorf and brother-in-law, Gerald Porter. Elroy enjoyed spending time with...
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