OBITUARIES

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....

Leonard Blaine Sessions, aged 85, of Allendale, a quiet man of Faith, was called home by his Saviour, Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He was born December 26, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Mi to Ralph and Caroline Sessions. His family moved to Tallmadge Twp and later to the farm in Coopersville where he graduated from Coopersville High School and excelled in...

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)...

Grace G. Wilbur, age 86, of Lamont was called home to her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Grace was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Louis and Clara Walma. She married Harry L. Wilbur who preceded her in death in 1989. Grace was a member of the Lamont Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years and...

Mr. Carl R. é�a�A"Cappyé�a�� Merkins, aged 95, of Nunica, was called home to his Lord Sunday January 29, 2012. Carl was a lifelong member of St Lukes Lutheran Church and resident of Nunica. He worked his family farm in Nunica and was also employed as a Tug Boat Captain by Construction Aggregates of Ferrysburg. He was preceded in death by...

Richard F. Worpel, age 67, of Conklin, was called home to his Lord Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rich was born in Grand Rapids MI to Donald and Kathlene (Tow) Worpel who preceded him in death and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Daryn Reneeé�a�a�� Worpel. He retired from Nicholas Plastics in Allendale...

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...

Williams é�a�" Edna Williams, aged 83, of Conklin was called home to her heavenly home Thursday, August 9, 2012. She was born March 11, 1929 to Albert and Veronica Host. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon, son Richard and daughter Beverly. Edna is survived by her son, Larry and Marj Williams; grandchildren, Angie (Tim) Syrek, Chad (Kassia)...

Gerald Eberlein, age 68, of Marne, was called home to his Lord, Saturday, June 28, 2014. Gerald was born in Grand Rapids MI to the late Earl and Norva (Bryant) Eberlein. He worked in the tool and die trade, was very mechanical and could fix and repair anything. He enjoyed restoring old cars and boats, was an avid photographer and...