OBITUARIES

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...

Lisa Ann Shackelton (Haaksma), age 33, of Byron Center, MI., was called home to her Lord Sunday Sept. 6, 2015 with family at her side. Lisa was preceded in death by her infant brother Robert Jay Haaksma and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Ben Shackelton; parents, John and Mary Haaksma; siblings, Lori and Tony...

Timothy J. Becker, of Lakewood, CO, formerly of Coopersville, age 51, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday Feb 12, 2014 in Lakewood CO. Tim served in the US Air Force for 10 years and also in Desert Storm. He was employed as a Telecommunications Technician and lived in Lakewood CO. Tim is survived by his wife of 27 years,...

Scharphorn Mrs Sarah Jane Scharphorn aged 85, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord and Saviour Friday, July 16, 2010. She was born April 6, 1925 in Muskegon to Carl and Mona (Mortenson) Lawton. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Donald, son Dale and daughter Sharon. She is survived by her children Wayne (Lynn) Scharphorn, Diane (Jan)...

Mrs Stella R. Koning, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord and Saviour Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born June 18, 1918 in Coopersville to Samuel and Jennie Ruster who preceded her in death. Stella enjoyed her family and friends and was a faithful member of Nortonville Gospel Chapel. She was preceded in death by her...

Hamilton L. McGarey, age 82, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Saturday May 11, 2013. Hamilton graduated from Ferris State University with a teaching degree and taught Business classes at Coopersville High School for 31 years. He also had a Tax and Accounting Service. Hamilton enjoyed gardening, wintering in Florida, traveling and spending time with his family especially...

Robert Faulkner , age 86, of Comstock Park, formerly of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Nov 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Talmage and Hulde Faulkner, son T.A. Faulkner , daughter Susie Nuttall and son-in-law Harry Gentry Jr. Robert was a longtime resident of Coopersville before moving to Comstock Park 3 years ago and...

Patricicia A. Holmes, age 81, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday, April 12, 2013. Pat was a life long resident of Coopersville, faithful member of Coopersville United Methodist Church, and worked over 35 years at Coopersville Schools as a cook and custodian. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl. Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother...

KONING é�a�" Mr. Orrin E. Koning, aged 93, of Coopersville, was called home by his Lord and Saviour Monday, September 12, 2011. He was born May 13, 1918 in Coopersville to Nickolas and Reka Koning. He worked on the family farm until serving in the Army during WWII, he received five Bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He later owned...