Obituaries

Roger Whitman

Roger Whitman

Dec 21, 2021

Roger Reynolds Whitman, age 94 passed away peacefully Tuesday December 21, 2021. He was born to Otto Fredrick and Helen Louise Whitman on Nov 29, 1927, in Grand Rapids Mich. The only time Roger didn’t live in Coopersville was during his Military years of service in the U.S. Navy. Before graduating from Coopersville High School Roger was a member...

Laura Williams

Laura Williams

Dec 20, 2021

Laura Williams-Joynt, age 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away at home on December 20, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Laura graduated from Creston High School and Ferris State University. Having a passion for helping others, she made it her vocation by starting Laura’s Massage and Body Work, a medical massage provider. Laura was an avid traveler,...

Mary Winright

Mary Winright

Dec 16, 2021

Mary Winright, 74, went to be with the Lord December 16, 2021, with her family by her side, in Grand Rapids Michigan. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Alta (LaMoore) Simons on March 10, 1947. Their family lived in Jenison, Michigan the majority of Mary's youth. She married Terry Winright March 31, 1967. They were...

John Raymond Jones

John Raymond Jones

Dec 14, 2021

John Jones, age 71 passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Grand Rapids. He was born May 2,1950 in Muskegon MI. He was married to Nancy Jones, who preceded him in death on Nov 18th, 2020. John loved playing with his dog, Dune, he was an avid billiards player and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and being...

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris

Dec 13, 2021

Calvin Lee Harris, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born January 9, 1953, in Muskegon to his parents, Jesse Wilbur & Helen Hildur (hall) Harris. Calvin enjoyed swap meets and flea markets and loved his sons and family. He was married to Cheryl Legister and is survived by his sons, Calvin...

Lilra "Kitty" Carnahan

Lilra "Kitty" Carnahan

Dec 12, 2021

Listen, have you ever known someone who is such a bright light that when they’re gone the darkness seems darker somehow? Anyone who knew Kitty did. She was a phenomenon unto herself. Born Lilra Kathleen Carnahan on January 15th, 1949 to Lillian and Jim Carnahan she was a free spirit and compassionate teacher from the very beginning. She taught...