OBITUARIES

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...

David L. VanderMolen, age 74, of Coopersville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Harriett (Fisher) VanderMolen. David worked 32 years for the CSX railroad as a conductor/brakeman out of the Muskegon and Grand Rapids train yards. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia;...

Betty Mae Schout, age 79, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven October 27, 2014 after a brief illness. Betty was born in Grand Rapids MI. to Richard and Josephine (Kraai) Sternberg who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant son Douglas, great granddaughter Hannah, and sister Marilyn Tillema. Betty was a long time...

Mrs Evelyn J. Hamstra, aged 87, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Wednesday May 4, 2011. She was born Jan 4, 1924 in Wyoming, MI. to Glenn and Katherine (Timmers) Taylor. Evelyn is survived by her husband Ernest; son's Carl Hamstra, Gary (Carla) Hamstra, Rolland Hamstra, Glen (Lisa) Hamstra; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will...

Phyllis R. Beroza (Adams), age 93, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Ralph and Josephine (VanderVere) Adams. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lein in 2011, grandson Nicholas Beroza and daughter-in-law Leisa Beroza. She is survived by her children, David (Jeanne) Beroza,...

Mr Daniel Koppenol, aged 98, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, infant son Gerald and grandson Daniel Terpstra. He is survived by his children Joan (James) Terpstra, Betty (Harley) Broene and Roger (Charlene) Koppenol; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; sister Agnes...

Erma Louise Box, age 101, of Marne, MI., entered eternal life Saturday, April 2, 2016, one week away from her 102nd birthday. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Eggers, Yolanda é�a�A"Lonnieé�a�� Schneider, Marilyn (Erwin) Beemer, Deborah (Ed) Pawloski, and only son Bill (Mary) Box; 20 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Erma lived in...

Rick é�a�A"Woodyé�a�� Woudstra, age 48, passed away unexpectedly in Florida. Woody loved to laugh and joke with family, and friends, loved music and had a passion for writing. Hope Builders Ministries of Newaygo held a special place in his heart because of his love of people and helping others. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, Rick (Chelsea) Woudstra,...

Carolyn VanderLaan, age 82, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Monday, February 13, 2017. Carolyn was born in Muskegon, MI. to the late Helmer and Eva (Wilbern) Nordwall. Carolyn taught school for 28 years, she began teaching 4th grade at Marne in 1954 and moved to Coopersville in 1958 and taught 2nd grade until her retirement. She was...

Helen Virginia Maurer, age 95yrs, of Grand Rapids formerly of Iorns, MI. and Austin TX., was called by Our Lord, Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013. She was born in Wyandotte, MI, Oct 6, 1917 and was the youngest of 4 children of John and Katherine (Bittorf) Seewald. Helen graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1935 at St Patrické�a�a��s Catholic High...

Peterson Mrs Mary Lou (Zuidema) Peterson aged 77 of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Thursday April 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Menno James and Ethel Mae Zuidema, baby sister Lorraine Catherine, and infant brother Robert Bruce. Surviving are her loving husband Glenn; sister Roberta Mae (Walter C.) Bolthouse; sister-in-laws Wilma Tiles and Etta...

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...

Menno Staal, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Tuesday Feb 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Dena (Helder) Staal and his sisters, Helena Oosterhouse and Grace Korhorn. Menno is survived by his wife of 40 years Marilyn; children, Diane Staal, Brenda (Harry) Long, Sharon (Mike) Kleinjans, and Michelle Pearce; grandchildren,...

Daniel Lee Boelens, age 41, of Grand Rapids, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Monday, November 4, 2013. Daniel was born in Grand Rapids MI to Mark Boelens and Marva Jean (Pratt) Donovan. Dan was preceded in death by his father Mark Boelens. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Marvin James Boelens; daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Boelens; mother,...

Heerema - Mrs. Grace Heerema, aged 91, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord and Saviour, Monday, February 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius é�a�A"Caseé�a�� Heerema and now walks in Godé�a�a��s presence with him. She is survived by her children, Eneka A. and Gary Stroven and John C. and Carol Heerema; four grandchildren, Jonathan...

DeLories Randall, age 81, of Nunica, was called to heaven Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. DeLories was born in Ellisville MS. to Jess and Velma (Hall) Benton. She moved to Grand Rapids with her family at a young age and attended and graduated from Central High School. While at Central High she met her husband David Randall. DeLories enjoyed spending time...

Glenn M. Stroven, age 89, of Marne, was called home to his Lord Tuesday, August 13, 2013 with family at his side. Glenn was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to Jacob and Adrianna (Roskamp) Stroven who preceded him in death. He attended Coopersville High school and was employed at Green Vale Farms. When WWII broke out Glenn left school early...

Vincent Adrian Brown, age 80, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Adrian was preceded in death by his daughter Amy Kwiatkowski, grandson Mackenzie and foster child Rosalee Batzer. Adrian served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of St. Michaelé�a�a��s Catholic Parish in Coopersville since...

Van Beek Mr Carl Van Beek aged 89, of North Blendon, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Monday, Oct 5, 2009. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country during WW II. Carl was very active in the North Blendon Reformed Church. He was a self employed carpenter before taking a job at Chris...

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...