OBITUARIES

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...

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...