OBITUARIES

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...

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,...