OBITUARIES

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...

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...

Mr Earl R. Busman, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born in Polkton Twp. to Jacob, Sr. and Minnie (Veeneman) Busman who preceded him in death. Earl was also preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Faber, three brothers and four sisters. Earl owned and operated a dairy farm in...

Mekkes - Bailey Mekkes, aged 18 mo., was called home to her Heavenly Father Friday, Aug 13, 2010. Bailey is survived by her mother and father, Heather and Matt Mekkes; sister, McKenzie, brother, Carter and twin sister, Alexis; grandparents, Tim and Judy Mekkes, Richard and Pam McLeod; aunts and uncles, Tamara (Earl) Helsel, Dan (Dawn) VerBerkmoes, Scott (Amy) McLeod, Craig...

Erna M. McGarvey (nee Klick) age 94, of Grand Rapids, MI., formerly of Altoona, PA., was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. She was born in Altoona PA, to the late Harry and Edna (Blake) Klick. Erna was preceded in death by her husband W. Dean McGarvey in 1988, son Pastor...

Myles Bentley, age 70, was called home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born in Amery WI to Carl and Caroline (Jensen) Bentley who preceded him in death. Myles was also preceded in death by his daughter Cheri Lynn Bentley in 1994. Myles was the current VP of Centennial Park Counseling, prior to this Myles...

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...

Betty L. Hodson, age 85, of Allendale, was called home to heaven Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born in Hudsonville, MI. to Frederick é�a�A"Tedé�a�� and Julia (Blakeney) Kennedy who preceded her in death and was also preceded in death by her sister Jean Canter. She attended and graduated from Coopersville High School where she had the honor of being...

Hecksel Mrs Janet Sue Hecksel, aged 67, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday Aug 10, 2010. She was born May 4, 1943 in Grand Haven MI to Gus and Mary (Nehmer) Lemke. She was preceded in death by her father Gus Lemke, mother Mary Lemke Ingalls, step-father Marlin Ingalls, and father-in-law Oscar Hecksel. Janet is survived by...