OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

Mr Lawrence é�a�A"Sonnyé�a�� Marshall, aged 75, of Coopersville lost his battle with cancer and was called home to his Lord Sunday July 29, 2012. He was born July 6, 1937 in Coopersville to Lloyd and Harriett Grace (Kooiman) Marshall who preceded him in death. Sonny served in the US Army, was a volunteer fireman for the City of Coopersville, worked...

Henry Wynsma, age 85, of Grandville, was called home to his Lord Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Henry was born in Grand Rapids to George and Grace (VenLet) Wynsma who preceded him in death. He served in the US Navy and owned and operated Hank Wynsma Excavating Co. Henry is survived by his wife of 67 years Genevieve; children, George (Katherine)...

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,...

WALLINGA - Mrs. Ida Wallinga, aged 94, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born January 27, 1918 to Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Peter Wallinga and her son, Donald. Surviving are her children, Beverly (Herman) Smoes, Jan (Carroll) Snyder, David (Pauline) Wallinga, Carol (Ron)...

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...