OBITUARIES

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...

Armantrout Mrs Joyce A. Armantrout aged 81 of Muskegon was called home to her Lord Tuesday Dec 21, 2010. Joyce was born Jan 15, 1929 in Ravenna, MI. to Darrel and Anna (Hintz) Dodge. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Ronald; children, Gary (Karen) Rollenhagen, Bob Armantrout, Sandra (John) Henry, Sharon (Jack) Catron, Joyce Terpstra; 11 grandchildren;...

Mrs Mary Jane Snider, age 89, of Jenison formerly of Marne, passed away at her home peacefully with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Gertrude (Hawley) Stryker, son, David Wheeler and brothers Charles, James and Richard Stryker. Mary was retired from Kent County where she worked for the Kent Co. Probate Courts...

Mrs Marilyn R. Mergener, aged 63, of Coopersville was called home to heaven Wednesday Nov 23, 2011. She was born Nov 4, 1948 in Grand Haven MI to Everett and Bertha DeKiep who preceded her in death. Marilyn retired in 2009 from Grand Haven Public Schools where she taught at Central and Mary A. White Elementary Schools for 37 �...

William (Bill) Jay Adema, age 81, of Coopersville, MI., went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 14, 2017. Bill was a man of great faith. He had a personal relationship with his Lord Jesus Christ, which all could witness through his daily words and actions. He will be remembered as a quiet, gentle spirit who provided...

Schoenborn Mrs Mary Ellis Schoenborn aged 93 of Conklin was called home to her Lord Saturday Sept 12, 2009. Mary Ellis was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, son-in-law Forrest é�a�A"Budé�a�� Felker, and sister and brother-in-law Jean and Merlin Haas. She is survived by her children Janet Felker of Coopersville, Joe and Barbara Schoenborn of Grand Rapids, Marianne and...

Chester R. Bartlette, age 85, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, was called to heaven, Saturday, December 6, 2014. Chester was born in Rockford, MI. to Victor and Rose (Burt) Bartlette who preceded him in death. Chester owned and operated Bartlette Appraisal Services and sold heavy equipment in the Grand Rapids and surrounding area. He was a member of the...

Gilde é�a�" Mr. Henry Gilde, aged 94, of Marne, was called home to his Lord Thursday August 9, 2012. Henry was born in Ravenna, MI to Cornelius and Kate Gilde. Henry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Burnyce; children, Kevin (Carol) Gilde, Kenneth (Leticia) Gilde, Karyn (Steve) Reister; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Hazel é�a�A"Stormyé�a�� Gilde, Eunice...