OBITUARIES

Marvin Earl Moon Sr.

Marvin Earl Moon Sr.

May 22, 2023

Marvin Earl Moon Sr. aged 74, passed away with family at his side Monday, May 22, 2023. Marv was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late William and Mable (Greenland) Moon. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School and was employed with Spartan Stores in refrigeration maintenance. Marv enjoyed spending time with family and friends, stock car racing,...

Monica Cecelia (Brown) Zahm

Monica Cecelia (Brown) Zahm

May 21, 2023

 

Monica Cecelia Zahm, age 86, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Lawrence and Betty (Root) Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Donald Zahm; siblings, Adrian Brown, Nathan Brown. Allen Brown; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lester and Betty Zahm; daughter-in-law, Cheri Zahm and step...

Edmond "Trey" George Eisenhauer III

Edmond "Trey" George Eisenhauer III

May 18, 2023

 

Edmond “Trey” George Eisenhauer III, age 15 months, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Edmond Jr. and Melissa (Huisken) Eisenhauer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Edmond Eisenhauer Sr. Trey brought joy to everyone that met him, had the biggest and most contagious smile and loved time spent...

Nelvie Ruth (Meerman) Anderson

Nelvie Ruth (Meerman) Anderson

May 17, 2023

Nelvie R (Meerman) Anderson, age 86 of Ravenna, MI., formerly of Peoria, IL., went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  She is survived by her husband, Arlynn “Andy” Anderson of Ravenna, MI; 1 son, Wesley (Sue) Anderson; 2 daughters, Rochelle (Lance) Evert and Tonja (Rev. Bradley) Veenendaal; 7 grandchildren, Rachael, Lauren, Amanda, Jocelyn, Stephanie, Brendan and...

George Stuart Creager

George Stuart Creager

May 17, 2023

George Stuart Creager, age 92, of Conklin, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late Thomas and Helen (Pratt) Creager. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. George loved to spend time with family and friends, farming and working in his garden and enjoyed...

Carol Ann (Beuschel) Poffinbarger

Carol Ann (Beuschel) Poffinbarger

May 9, 2023

Carol Ann (Beuschel) Poffinbarger, age 80, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Sparta, MI to the late Edward and Florence (Wagner) Beuschel. Carol had a huge heart, was the sweetest and most caring person. She was active with the Ravenna American Legion Auxiliary, Girl Scout Leader...

Earl William Meerman

Earl William Meerman

May 6, 2023

Full obituary to follow, this page will be updated when it is availableEarl W. Meerman, age 88, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully Monday May 6, 2025. Earl was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Peter and Ethel (Breen) Meerman. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Farrell) Meerman; children, Joe (Julie) Meerman, Jon (Sharon) Meerman, Julie (Ben) Christie,...

Paul Jay Beemer

Paul Jay Beemer

May 1, 2023

Paul Jay Beemer, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Verne Jr. and Dorothy (VanderLaan) Beemer. Paul enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working in his garden and was a very gifted wood worker. He will be deeply missed by his significant other Rebecca Jauw;...

John Mathew Diendorf

John Mathew Diendorf

Apr 20, 2023

 

John Mathew Diendorf, age 91, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Coopersville, MI. He was retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville, was a graduate of Ravenna High School, served in the U.S. Marines during Korea, was a Supervisor for Chester Twp., served on the Chester Twp. Fire Dept. and was a member of the Conklin American Legion. John...

Beth Andrews

Beth Andrews

Apr 9, 2023

Beth Ann Andrews, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday evening, April 9, 2023. Beth was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Michael and Deanna (Watkins) Bartlett. She was a Coopersville High School Graduate, Class of 1985 and worked as a Dental Assistant and Dental Office Manager. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and gatherings with family and...

Michael Hellman

Michael Hellman

Apr 6, 2023

Michael James Hellman, age 73, of Nunica, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023. Mike was born in Grand Haven, MI., to the late Paul and Phyllis (Dobson) Hellman. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Hellman and his constant companion Jake. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of...

Barbara Jewell

Barbara Jewell

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara L. (Karafa) Jewell, age 76, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at her home. Barb was born in Grand Haven, MI., to the late James and Louise (Goerz) Karafa. In addition to her parents Barb was preceded in death by her husband Verlin Jewell on Aug. 10, 2019, and brother James Karafa. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Douglas Veeneman

Douglas Veeneman

Apr 1, 2023

Douglas “Dudley” Veeneman, age 68, of Coopersville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 1st, 2023.  He was born in Grand Haven on June, 4th, 1954 to the late Melvin and Donna (Baker) Veeneman.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Veeneman.  Dudley will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Christine...

Stephen Devries

Stephen Devries

Mar 31, 2023

Stephen J. “Steve” DeVries, age 83, of Grand Rapids, went to Heaven Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids to the late Benjamin and Ruth (Good) DeVries. Steve served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Hospital Nurse. He loved his family, enjoyed spending time with friends and was a born-again Christian who shared...

Barbara Poley

Barbara Poley

Mar 30, 2023

Poley- Barbara Lynn Poley, age 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after bravely fighting pancreatic cancer, with her family by her side. She was born and raised in Eastmanville in 1963 and later built her home with her husband down the road from where she grew up in 1986. The home was then filled with...

Nancy Williams

Nancy Williams

Mar 30, 2023

Nancy Caroline (Franks) Williams, age 87, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday morning March 30, 2023 at her home. She was born in Kinross, MI., to the late Truman and Doris (Baker) Franks. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends and fishing. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Mike Ricord; grandson Mark Ricord...

Robert Sheridan

Robert Sheridan

Mar 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” D. Sheridan, age 95, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord and Savior and reunited with Loved Ones on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born in Allendale Twp. to the late John and Edna (Reister) Sheridan. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Betty E. (Barding) Sheridan, daughter Terri Dietrich, grandsons Matthew and Daniel...

Lori Ruster

Lori Ruster

Mar 17, 2023

Lori Joy Ruster, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to Milton and Joyce (Wiersma) Ruster. Lori is preceded in death by her grandparents. She loved spending time with her family and loved her nieces and nephews. Enjoyed playing the piano, was a striving artist with her paintings and...

Frank "Fish" Knauf

Frank "Fish" Knauf

Mar 16, 2023

Frank “Fish” James Knauf, age 57, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Ronald Sr. and Rose (Arends) Knauf. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Knauf Sr. and brother Dennis Knauf. Fish loved spending time with family and his nieces and nephews, enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing,...

Denise Close

Denise Close

Mar 15, 2023

Denise Marie Close, age 57, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Charles and Joan (Saliers) Falk. Denise loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren, enjoyed reading her Bible and other books, having long conversations about anything, and gardening. Denise is preceded in death by her father, Charles...

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