OBITUARIES

Jul 15, 1982

Harmsen Mrs Wilmina Harmsen aged 89 of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Wednesday Nov 3, 2010. She was born Jan 6, 1921 in Blendon Twp. MI to Evert and Sena (Jeurink) Holstege. Wilmina was preceded in death by her husband Herman Harmsen on July 15, 1982, as well as her parents. She is survived by many nieces,nephews, close...

Jul 29, 1958

Michalak Jesus reached down and tenderly took Timmy home to Mommas waiting arms.Beyond Heavens gates they were reunited and are destined to live in eternitytogether,never to be separated again. Timothy Scott Michalak was born on July 29, 1958 to Gertrude Yost and Stanley Michalak. He was the 14th child born to them. He was born with Downs syndrome. Timmy brought...

Oct 20, 1944

Michael W. Abels, aged 67, of Coopersville formerly of Holland, was called home to his Lord Tuesday August 28, 2012. Mike was born in Bay City MI on Oct 20, 1944 to Victor and Doris Abels who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother John. He worked for Haworth in Holland retiring in 2009....

Jun 26, 1938

Benefiel (Woodard) Mrs Zelpha Donnis (Woodard) Benefiel aged 91, of Coopersville went back home to God Thursday morning April 29, 2010 of Parkinsoné�a�a��s Disease complicated by a stroke. Zelpha was born Oct 4, 1918 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Herbert and Alice (Maynard) Wilson. She married Paul Woodard on June 26, 1938. Zelpha worked as the head cook at Trinity...

Jan 23, 1933

Gloria F. Veeneman, age 80, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Thursday, Nov 28, 2013. She was born in Coopersville, MI on Jan 23, 1933 to Henry and Julia (Mollo) Ritz who preceded her in death. Gloria was also preceded in death by her brother Charles and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. She is survived by her husband Frank...

Oct 28, 1925

Mrs. Theressa Visser, age 87, of Marne, was called home to her Lord, Monday, Feb 25, 2013. She was born in Frieschepalen, Friesland on October 28, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Visser. She is survived by her sons, John and Cheryl Visser and Cal and Carol Visser; grandchildren, Chad (Denise) Visser, Brent Visser, Kara...

Sep 20, 1919

COLE - Gladys (Jewell) Cole, aged 90, of Coopersville, was called peacefully home to her Lord surrounded by her family, Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born in Coopersville, MI on Sept. 20, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents, Robert Jewell and Martha (Zetlow) Jewell, brothers Charles, Lewis and Howard and nephew Brian Knowles. After...

VanOeffelen Miss Dorothy VanOeffelen aged 91 of Conklin was called home to her Lord and Saviour Monday Nov 1, 2010. She was born Aug 21, 1919 to Peter and Louise (Schoenborn) VanOeffelen in Conklin MI where she resided all her life. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brother-in-laws, Ida (Ben) Looks, Rose (Donald) Umlor, Martha (William)...

Willis G. Stroven, age 89, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord, Thursday evening August 22, 2013. Willis was born in Coopersville to John G. and Effie (Nanninga) Stroven who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Lena Jane and Robert Laug. Willis graduated from Coopersville High School and was a...

Mrs Alyce D. Heft, aged 89, of Conklin was called home to her Lord Sunday, March, 4, 2012. She was born May 26, 1922 to James and Florence (Slagh) Faasen in Grand Rapids, MI. Alyce was preceded in death by her husband Elmo, son Jud and daughter-in-law Veridea. She is survived by her children Elmo é�a�A"Ricé�a�� (Jocelyne) Heft, Gary (Sue)...

Kamps Mr Willis D. Kamps aged 84 of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Thursday March 18, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2000, and brothers Edward and Abel Kamps. Surviving are his sons, Willis (Molly) Kamps, James (Jeannette) Kamps, and Ronald (Becky) Kamps; grandchildren, Melanie (Brad) Howard, Michael (Erika) Kamps,...

Cushway Wilbur é�a�A"Billé�a�� A. Cushway aged 84 of Coopersville was called home by his Lord Friday March 18, 2011. Bill was retired from Van's Industrial Equip. was a member of the Coopersville-Polkton Fire Dept for 20 years and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn; children, Dennis (Sandy) Cushway, Steven...

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...

Westveld Mr Roger A. Westveld aged 67, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord and Saviour Tuesday April 13, 2010. He was born Sept 27, 1942 in Lamont MI to Peter and Alice (Modderman) Westveld who preceded him in death. Roger owned and operated R.A. Westveld Concrete Construction since 1965. He was an active member of the Lamont Community...

Mr Peter Wallinga, aged 95, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born Nov 30, 1916 in Allendale MI to Peter and Grace (Meerman) Wallinga, and served in the Navy during WW II. Peter was preceded in death by his son Donald Wallinga. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ida;...

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...

Hintz (Sipma) - Mrs. Clara Hintz Sipma, aged 98, formerly of Coopersville, was called home by her Saviour, Wednesday January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray L. Hintz Sr. and Gus Sipma. Clara and Ray were one of the founding families of the Coopersville Bible Church. She is survived by her children, Ray (Charlene) Hintz...

Mrs. Verna Fern Merkins nee Page, aged 96, of Nunica, was called home to her Lord Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012. Verna was a long time member of St Luke Lutheran Church and resident of Nunica. Verna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and cared for and loved her family deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl...

Mr Gerald VanderLaan, aged 84, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Monday July 11, 2011. Gerry was born Sept. 24, 1926 in Grand Rapids MI to Harry and Jeanette (Smith) VanderLaan, who preceded him in death. Gerry was a life long resident of Coopersville, and was very active in Coopersville sports as a player, coach and umpire. He...

Robert and Erika Schmidt, of Coopersville, were called home by their Saviour unexpectedly Friday, Feb 14, 2014. They were preceded in death by their son, Robert Schmidt Jr in 1981 and by Robert's brother John W. Schmidt. Robert and Erika are survived by their daughter, Heidi and Doug Lemmen; son, Paul (Becky) Schmidt; grandchildren, Brad (Jennifer) Lemmen, Chad (Jody) Lemmen,...