OBITUARIES

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...

Hehl Mrs Catherine M. Hehl, aged 104yrs of Coopersville pased away Tuesday Feb 22, 2011. She was born Jan 31, 1907 in Nunica, MI. to John and Mary (Strover) Mergener. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin, son Anthony, grandchildren Jacqueline Hehl and Scott Maxwell, great grandson Samuel and great great granddaughter Shawna. Catherine is survived by her...

John Kary Jr., aged 97, of Nunica passed away Thursday, Febrauary 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, daughter Nancy Ann Kary and son John D. Kary. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Sheryl) Kary and Robert (Theresa) Kary; daughter-in-law Lucie Kary; six grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Wiegerink and several nieces and nephews....

Florence VanHuizen, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord Wednesday April 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, son; Jerry Lee, sister and brother in law, Ruth (Orie) Dekker; 2 brothers and sisters in law, Ben (Doreen) Knoper and Henry (Arena) Knoper. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Mel) Dyke and Elaine...

Dorothy Taylor (nee Kamps) of Grand Haven, MI. Fondly known as Dottie to her friends. Loving mother to Jason and Brian. Sadly, Dorothy's youngest son Brian had taken a piece of her heart while leaving her and this earthly home way too soon. Though her path through life was a difficult journey Dorothy always persevered. Dorothy was kind, caring and...

Isabelle é�a�A"Belleé�a�� Elenbaas, age 91, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Saturday, August 31, 2013 with family at her side. Belle was preceded in death by her husband Norman and son Norman Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and Ted Gould; daughter-in-law Dee Elenbaas; grandchildren, Jodi Mitchelson, Aaron (Amy) Gould, Kevin Elenbaas and Traci Heiss; great...

Schippers Mrs Katherine May Schippers aged 90, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Friday Oct 29, 2010. After singing with the OK Choir for 25 yrs she now sings with the Heavenly Choir. She was born Oct 1, 1920 to Adrian and Nellie (DePender) Eding. She married Henry P Schippers Oct 4, 1940 at Eastmanville Christian Reformed Church...

Frances é�a�A"Tootsé�a�� Egan, age 84 was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 13, 2016. Frances was a longtime member of St. Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church in Marne. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived and will be greatly missed by the love of her life and husband...

Mrs Anna J. Knott, age 91, of Allendale formerly of Lamont, was called home to her Lord Thursday morning December 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry John Knott and daughter Ruth Olsen. Anna is survived by her children, James Knott, Judy (Stan) Zemaitis, Barb Knott, Kevin (Dollie) Knott and Laura (Scott) VanderMate; son-in-law, Keith Olsen;...

Bush, Mrs. Eloise Bush aged 91 of Coopersville was called home by her Lord and Savior Friday June 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard, daughter Janete Eloise Bush, and son Ronald Conrad Bush. She is survived by her children, Stanley (Lisa) Bush, Karen (Gary) Rollenhagen, Kenneth (Catherine) Bush, and daughter in law Karen Bush and...

Kathy Raye Hillard-Merritt, age 60, of Spring Lake, passed away Saturday with family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Cadillac MI. to Marion Hillard and the late Clare Hillard Jr. She is survived by her mother, Marion Hillard; brother and sister-in-law Kim and Sheila Hillard; nephew Nathan and Kelly Hillard and great nephew...

Marilyn Lee Neymeiyer, aged 76, of Marne, was called home to her Saviour, Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Martin and Enid (Mosher) Slabbekoorn who preceded her in death and also by her brother, Martin "Butch" Slabbekoorn. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerald; children, Mary Neymeiyer, Mark (Glenda) Neymeiyer, Daniel...

Richard C. Usher, of Lamont, age 83, was called home to his Lord Saturday Feb. 15, 2014 at his home. He was born in Battle Creek MI., to Harry and Opal (Arnett) Usher who preceded him in death. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and worked for many years in Grand Rapids as a Quality...