OBITUARIES

Ruth Drost, age 86, was called home to the Lord Sunday, Feb 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Albert Drost; children, Dirk and Sue Drost (Derek and Abigail) , Daniel and Dawn Drost, Doug and Julie Drost (Laura, Jenny and Christina), Timothy and Dawn Drost (Kassandra and Richard), Kurt and Joni Drost (Joshua, Nicholas, Michael and Zachary), Thomas...

Lintjer é�a�" Mrs. Ruth Mae Lintjer, aged 81, of Allendale, was called home to her Lord Wednesday, August 8, 2012 with family at her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Martin and Gertrude Hoogerhyde. Ruth is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; children, Donna (Don) VanBeek, Dorothy (Gary) Burton, Bob (Jan) Lintjer, David (Betsy) Lintjer;...

Scharphorn Mrs Sarah Jane Scharphorn aged 85, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord and Saviour Friday, July 16, 2010. She was born April 6, 1925 in Muskegon to Carl and Mona (Mortenson) Lawton. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Donald, son Dale and daughter Sharon. She is survived by her children Wayne (Lynn) Scharphorn, Diane (Jan)...

Mrs Stella R. Koning, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord and Saviour Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born June 18, 1918 in Coopersville to Samuel and Jennie Ruster who preceded her in death. Stella enjoyed her family and friends and was a faithful member of Nortonville Gospel Chapel. She was preceded in death by her...

VanEngen Miss Suzanne VanEngen aged 95, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord and Saviour Tuesday July 13, 2010. She was born April 30, 1915 in Doon IA. to Henry and Geraldine (Koster) VanEngen. Sue moved to the Coopersville area in the late 1950's. She was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church, and worked for many years...

Tammy L. Bell, age 52, of Allendale, was called home to her Lord Saturday, August 17, 2013. Tammy was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart for people and showed that love in her years spent at Allendale Middle and High School where she was known as é�a�A"Ma Bellé�a�� to many of the students. She...

Mr Terrence E. Maurer, aged 77, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord and Saviour Monday Oct. 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Ebert and Lyda, grandson Benjamin and brother Lynn. He is survived by his wife of 52yrs, Jane; children, Deb (Jim) VanHouten, Dan (Brenda) Maurer, Denise (Jim) Francis, and Doug (Vonnie) Maurer; 12...

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...

Timothy J. Becker, of Lakewood, CO, formerly of Coopersville, age 51, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday Feb 12, 2014 in Lakewood CO. Tim served in the US Air Force for 10 years and also in Desert Storm. He was employed as a Telecommunications Technician and lived in Lakewood CO. Tim is survived by his wife of 27 years,...

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. 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...

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...

Kugelberg Virginia B. Kugelberg, aged 80, of Marne was called home to her Lord Tuesday Feb 15, 2011. She was a member of the Marne Methodist Church and Marne American Legion Auxiliary for over 26 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, and son Roland Joseph Peters III. Surviving are her children Debra (Antoon) DeFrens, Brian (Paula)...

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...

William (Bill) Jay Adema, age 81, of Coopersville, MI., went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 14, 2017. Bill was a man of great faith. He had a personal relationship with his Lord Jesus Christ, which all could witness through his daily words and actions. He will be remembered as a quiet, gentle spirit who provided...

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,...

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...