OBITUARIES

Mrs. Brenda Classen, age 55, of Coopersville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 25,2014. Brenda was a loving wife, dedicated mother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her son Ricky Gillette and her parents Alex & Marian (Devos) Hess. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Patrick Classen, her Children Kimberlynn Russell, Melody...

Mark Edward Gaunt, age 55, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord and Savior Thursday January 29, 2015 with family at his side after a courageous battle with Cancer. Mark was born in Grand Rapids MI. He was a man who had a deep faith and love for the Lord and enjoyed sharing that with others. Mark loved to...

Anthony é�a�A"Tonyé�a�� Van Portfliet Jr., age 93, of Grand Rapids, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Florence (Mosselman) Van Portfliet Sr. and his brother and sister-in-law Jay and Hattie Van Portfliet. Tony was a WW II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European...

Hall - Mr Harold R. Hall, aged 92, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Thursday, July 12, 2012. Harold was born Feb 22, 1920 in Grand Rapids where he graduated from Creston High School. Harold served in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of The Purple Heart. Harold was preceded in death by his wife...

Beulah McKinney, age 97, of Hastings formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday May 31, 2013. Beulah was preceded in death by her husband Donald, two brothers Russell and Howard Jones and sister Beverly Rose-Michaels. Beulah was a loving mother grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She is...

Mary Helen Beaber (Lum), age 96, was born in Portland, IN to Isaiah and Goldie Jordan. After the death of her mother she was raised by her Aunt Effie and Uncle Oscar in Lansing MI. Mary was married to Lawrence ( Doc ) Rothwell and later she married the love of her life Glen (Ponch) Beaber. While they were still...

Van Zyl Celeste A. of Coopersville, MI. Mrs Celeste A. Van Zyl, age 93, was called to her heavenly home, Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Belding, MI. to the late Elwyn and Lottie (Heintz) Williams. Celeste was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert Van Zyl in 2003, grandchildren, Matthew Van Zyl, Andrew Van Zyl, Ashley...

Marvin L. Dahl Sr., age 84, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Thursday, June 19, 2014. Marv was born in Ravenna, MI. to the late Edward and Alina (Mattson) Dahl. Marv served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville, and from the Meijer store on Alpine...

Nancy Lee Bacon, aged 65, of Conklin, was called home to her Lord Sunday April 28, 2013 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born April 11, 1948 to Jack and Lela (Pitsch) Dunneback who preceded her in death. She graduated from Mt Mercy High School in Grand Rapids and Ferris State University where she...

Goeree Mr Roger J. Goeree aged 75, of Coopersville was unexpectedly called home to his Lord Tuesday Nov 2, 2010 from accidental injuries. He was born March 5, 1935 in Grand Rapids Mi to Jacob and Kate (Landstra) Goeree. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edward and Henry Goeree; brother-in-law Paul Jordan. He is survived by his...

Mrs Gertrude M. Potts aged 91 of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday March 22, 2011. Gertrude was born Oct 24, 1919 in Muskegon MI. to the late Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert, son John; grandson Dale, and brothers Walter, Paul, Henry and Jacob. She was a WW...

Jane Kromer, aged 79, was called home to her Lord Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born in Georgetown Twp. to Norman and Inez (Reister) Wagner who preceded her in death. Jane is survived by her husband of 55 years, David; children, Michael (Laurie) Kromer, Angela (Kerry) Rattinger, Robert (Mary) Kromer and Mary (Terry) Leavell; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild;...

Laug - Lena Jane (Stroven) Laug, aged 88, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Coopersville and Ravenna, was called home to her Lord, Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and son Jerry. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Anton) Martin; three grandchildren, Nicole (Matthew) Sidman, Todd (Amy) Martin and Gregory (Sarah) Martin; two...

On September 10, 2016, Clarence é�a�E�Cokeé�a�a�� Vredevoogd, by the grace of God, was ushered into His presence to receive his eternal reward. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Vredevoogd and brother-in-law Alvin Schepers. He is survived by Jo, his wife of 70 years; his children, Rick (Dianne) Vredevoogd of Hudsonville, Jackie (Carl) Adema of Beallsville, MD, Paula...

Betty Longcore, age 71, was called home to heaven Wednesday, January 30, 2013 after a very brief illness. She was born Jan 26, 1942 in Holton, MI to Louis and Margaret (Perna) Rupar who preceded her in death. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed surprising her family with fresh baked cookies and other goodies that just...

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;...

Ruby N. Fritz, age 95, of Coopersville was called home to be with her Lord, Friday, September 6, 2013. Ruby is survived by her son, Jim and Barb Fritz; daughter Karel Hanenburg; grandchildren, Tammy Schram, Bill (Sue) Fritz, Bob (Joyce) Fritz, Darlene Hanenburg, Beth (Jerry) Bronkema, James (Tia) Hanenburg, Melissa (Joe) Boguslawski; 21 great grandchildren; 22 great great grandchildren; longtime...

VanBeek Mr Richard VanBeek aged 92, of Lamont was called home to his Lord Wednesday Oct 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sara Grace VanBeek and great granddaughter Hannah LaVicka. Rich is survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Lavina; children Richard (Brenda) VanBeek, Donald (Donna) VanBeek, Annette (Mike) Eppink, Denise (Ross) Eppink, Leesa (Terry) McKinney,...

Gary L. Koning, aged 65, of Lamont, was unexpectedly called home to his Lord Thursday, Nov 22, 2012. Gary was born Feb 21, 1947 in Grand Rapids MI to Kendall and Evelyn (Feenstra) Koning. He grew up in Lamont, graduated from Coopersville High School in the class of 1965, served in the U.S. Army during The Vietnam War and attended...

Mrs Barbara Mae Walcott, aged 73, of Marne was called home to her Lord Thrusday Sept. 8, 2011. Barb was born May 2, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Peter and Claire (Simmons) Flipse. She worked 22yrs for Kenowa Hills Public Schools in there food service program, and also was a volunteer mentor for Kids Hope at Marne Elementary School....