OBITUARIES

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...

Mrs Anne Louise Bosch, aged 86, of Marne, was called home to her Lord Thursday June 14, 2012. Anne was born Nov 24, 1925 in Marne MI. to Otto and Catherine (Fleming) Norton. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Bosch. Anne is survived by her family Raymond Bosch, Sue (Dave) Green, Jerry (Nancy) Bosch, Cathy Cole, Candi...

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,...

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...

Mrs Linda Jean Smith, aged 48, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord very unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec 4, 2012. Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Keith; daughters Melissa Smith and Rick Burrows, Michelle Smith and Megan Smith; grandchildren Christian, Adriahna and Jayce; parents Raymond and Barbara Miller; 5 brothers,...

Burger - Mrs Vera E. Burger, aged 95, of Coopersville was taken home by her Lord, Tuesday April 27, 2010. Vera and her husband Kenneth owned Coopersville Greenhouse and Floral for 25 years. She taught school at Allendale, Spring Lake and Marne. She was a Life member of the Grand Haven & Spring Lake Chapter #132, and of Melchior #131...

Mrs Margaret P. (Baldus, Wheeler) Benaway, aged 89, of Muskegon was called home to her Lord Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Kalamazoo MI. Margaret was born Feb 5, 1923 in Newaygo Co. MI. to John and Bertha (Cryderman) Perrin. Margaret enjoyed cooking, baking, helping others, shopping and working in her flower gardens at her home. She had three wonderful husbands...

Terry Lenard Greenland, aged 65, of Kent City, was called home to Heaven Saturday Dec 22, 2012. Terry was preceded in death by his father Len. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Brandt; fianc�e, Debbie Martin; son, Ted (Kim) Greenland; daughter, Andrea (Kurt) Bylsma; grandchildren, Georgia and Drew; brother, Ronald (Connie) Greenland; Debbie's sons, Will (Katie) McConnell and Tim...

Mrs Geraldine VanDenBrink, aged 84, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday July 24, 2012. Geraldine was born Feb 24, 1928 in Doon, IA. to Henry and Henrietta (Kosters) VanEngen who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gysbert. Geraldine is survived by her children, Henry VanDenBrink, Jay VanDenBrink, Robert (Pamela) VanDenBrink,...

Lein Beroza aged 89, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Friday April 15, 2011. He was born Oct 25, 1921 in Muskegon Hts. MI. to William and Mary Beroza. He was preceded in death by his grandson Nicholas Beroza and daughter-in-law Leisa Beroza. Lein is survived by his wife Phyllis; children David (Jeanne) Beroza, Richard (Celeste) Beroza, Steven...

Mr Aaron Ray Bouchard, aged 42, of Coopersville was called home by his Lord unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2012 and now walks the green pastures of heaven. He was preceded in death by his father Arden, brother-in-law Jeff Meerman, niece Brandi Graftema and nephew Dakotah Noel. Aaron is survived by his wife; Melissa (Meerman) Bouchard; sons; Arden, David and Caleb,...

Diana C. LaFleur (Cristell) of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She is survived by her mother Marjorie (Francis) Cristell and husband Albert LaFleur. In keeping with her wishes a private family service has been held. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd. Holland, MI 49423.  An online guestbook may be signed...

Richard é�a�A"Dické�a�� Modderman, age 80, of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Ray and Alberta (Sietsema) Modderman and served in the US Army. Rich enjoyed spending time with his wife Joyce and his family, traveling, fishing, spending time outdoors...

Visser Mr Henry J. Visser aged 86 of Marne was called home to his Lord Thursday Dec 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his sisters Grace Zylstra, and Ann in the Netherlands. Henry came to the Lamont area in 1947 from the Netherlands. He is survived by his wife Theressa; children John and Cheryl Visser, and Cal and...

Earl G. Baehre, age 93, of Sparta, was called home to his Lord Monday, Nov 25, 2013. Earl was born Jan 4, 1920 to Reinhart and Emma Baehre and was a lifelong resident of Sparta, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosmary Dec 15, 2005. Earl was a devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with...

Mrs Elsie Langlois, aged 78, of Conklin, was called to her heavenly home Thursday Oct 25, 2012. She was born Nov 1, 1933 in Grant, MI. to Wilbur and Mary Jane (Bliss) Cushway who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia and brothers, Mick and Bill. Elsie is survived by her husband of...

Mrs Lynn VanBokkem, age 102, of Grand Rapids, was called to her heavenly home Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64yrs, Martin Peter VanBokkem in 2000 and by her grandsons Christopher and Brad. Lynn and Martin were the former owners of Glenwood Christian Nursing Home in Lamont and Beacon Light Christian Nursing Home...

Mrs Phyllis Lemmen, aged 90, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior Thursday Nov 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Jeanette (Blanksma) Rawn and her husbands Keith Averill, David Mohr and Robert Lemmen. Phyllis is survived by her children, George (Helen) Averill, Tonya Lemmen, Earle (Lisa) Averill,...

Martha Bush, aged 89, of Muskegon, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Sept 11, 2012. She was born Nov. 19, 1922 in Coopersville, MI. To Benjamin and Fannie Bush who preceded her in death. Martha was a longtime member of the Bethel Baptist Church of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Morris, Edith Breen...

Nanninga - Mr Roger L. Nanninga aged 77, of Coopersville, was called peacefully home to his Lord Sat. April 10, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born Oct 15, 1932 in Grand Rapids MI to Nicholas and Dorothy (Herrema) Nanninga. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Joan Essenburg. Roger is survived by his wife of...