OBITUARIES

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...

Dorothy Emma Mable Metzler (Hintz), age 98, of Grand Haven, MI., was called home to Heaven Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late John and Ethel (Mars) Hintz. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Herman Metzler, daughter and son-in-law Faron and Lewis Dorman, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and one step brother. She...

Mr Philip E. Richter, aged 75, of Ravenna, was called home to celebrate his birthday with his Lord Saturday Oct 8, 2011. He was born Oct 8, 1936 in Fremont, MI to Clarence and Virginia (Curtis) Richter who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Dale, and stepdaughters Barbara and Karen Scharphorn. Philip is...

Tammy L. Bell, age 52, of Allendale, was called home to her Lord Saturday, August 17, 2013. Tammy was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart for people and showed that love in her years spent at Allendale Middle and High School where she was known as é�a�A"Ma Bellé�a�� to many of the students. She...

Jean Ann Sikes, age 60, of Coopersville, passed away at home with her husband Jim by her side. Jean was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Alvin and Marcy (Shephard) Velting who preceded her in death. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 40 yrs James; sons, Anthony (Yvonne)...

Klaas é�a�A"Kené�a�� Wynsma, age 85, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born in Rijtsem, Netherlands to the late Klaas and Treintje (Holwerda) Wynsma. Ken was a member of the Gideons, worked as an Insurance Agent in Grand Rapids for ANICO Insurance Co., was a missionary to the Netherlands for 4...

Mr Renwick G. Meyer, aged 88, of Walker was called home to his Lord Friday, Oct 7, 2011. He was born Sept 27, 1923 in Stillwater New York to Frederick and Mabel (Bressett) Meyer who preceded him in death and was also preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Meyer in 1996 and his sister Sylvia Rossell. Renwick served in...

Isabel Joy Umlor, 3 week old infant daughter of Joy and Ryan Umlor was taken home to heaven to be with Jesus Thursday Dec 17, 2009. Besides her parents Isabel is also survived by her big sister and brother, Abigail and Ethan; grandparents, Wayne and Barb Umlor and Gary and Elaine Hecksel; great grandmother, Fran Umlor; Aunts and Uncles Christine...

Mrs Laura Ruster, age 93, was called to heaven and reunited with loved ones early Saturday morning Oct 25, 2014. Laura was born in Polkton Twp. to John and Anna (Kooistra) Meindertsma who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death her husband Howard in 1999, two brothers Cal and John and two sisters Katherine and Ruth. Laura...

Gerald A. Breen, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Saviour, Saturday, April 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and life member of Coopersville Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs., Marilyn R. Breen (Martinie); children, Roger (Barbara) Breen, Betty Lou (William) Frieberg, David (Linda)...

David Alan Reeves, age 69, was driving to work Tuesday, March 17, 2015, when he pulled over on 48th Ave. and suffered a cardiac arrest. He was in control until the end of his life here on earth. Born in Muskegon to Betty Jane Peppler and Daniel Reeves on Dec. 22, 1945, Dave grew up in Coopersville spending much of...

Mr Emery F. Ripka, age 90, of Coopersville, left this life to begin a new journey Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Emery was born March 18, 1922 in Muskegon Heights MI, to Emery and Eva (Kadlecik) Ripka. He served in the US Navy during WW II, retired from Leigh Products of Coopersville after 35 years of service and worked for Gavin...

Judith é�a�A"Judyé�a�� Jewell, age 72, was called home to her Lord Saturday evening September 14, 2013 with family at her side. Judy was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduated from Coopersville High School. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with family, friends and a special group of ladies that enjoyed horseback riding together...