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Frederick Ray Heileman
Visitation: Monday, February 5, from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home followed by the service
Service: 11 am Monday, February 5, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Alaska Cemetery
Memorials: Moline Christian Reformed Church, P.O. Box 158, Moline, MI 49335
Frederick Ray Heileman, age 65, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018. Fred enjoyed skiing and camping with his son. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred. Surviving are his son, Nathan; mother, Marilyn Heileman; brothers, Ken A. Heileman, Michael (Debra) Heileman, Roger Heileman; nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Monday, February 5, from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home, where the service will begin at 11 am. Interment in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moline Christian Reformed Church.
Joan Faye Slopsema (Noordyke)
Visitation: Wednesday, February 7 from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Thursday, February 8, from 12 - 1 pm at First Protestant Reformed Church
Service: 1 pm, Thursday, February 8, at First Protestant Reformed Church, 2800 Michigan St. NE
Cemetery: Rest Lawn Memorial Park
Memorials: Eastside Christian School, 2792 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or Kindred Hospice, 625 Kenmoor Ave. SE Suite 115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
SLOPSEMA (NOORDYKE) - Joan Faye, age 89, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Minnie Pastoor; Bob Noordyke; brother, Robert Pastoor; brothers-in-law, Jim Gerritsen, Homer Noordyke; grandson and granddaughter, Matthew and Angela Zalewski. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her husband, George Slopsema; children, Ruth (Joe) Zalewski, Sue (Butch) VandenBerg, Cindy Alofs; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; step-children, Rev. Jim (Joan) Slopsema, Bob (Judy) Slopsema, Karen Slopsema, Tom (Paula) Slopsema; 29 step-grandchildren; 40 step-great grandchildren, one step great-great grandchild; sister, Mary Gerritsen; in-laws, Marilyn (Bern) Poelman, Millie Noordyke, and Evie Pastoor. The family will greet visitors on Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, February 8, at First Protestant Reformed Church, 2800 Michigan St. NE, with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Rev. James Slopsema will officiate. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to Eastside Christian School or Kindred Hospice.
Helen J. Gipe
Visitation: Thursday from 1- 3 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Friday, February 9, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia
Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery
Memorials: The American Heart Association or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Helen J. Gipe, age 80, of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018, with her family by her side. Her husband, Alvin Dale Gipe; son, Kevin; daughter-in-law, Paula; parents; and three of her brothers, preceded her in death. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jaime Gipe, Brenda Lemons (Chris Bursley), Paul (Karen) Gipe, Angela (Rick) VanMalsen, Scott (Shauna) Gipe, Robb (Jackie "Tootie") Gipe; grandchildren, Renardo (JiYeon), Trisha (Darin), Kevin, Jacob (Kelsey), Lyndie, Josh (Ronie), Cassidy, Tucker, Tanner, Trinity; one great grandchild on the way; brothers and sisters, Lester (Maxine) Myers, Anna (Bill) Haffner, David (Sue) Walker, Marie (Tom) Webster; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dean (Sharon) Gipe, Kathy (Tom) Basham, Lorraine (Bob) Clough, Shirley Walker, Carla Walker, Connie (Fred) Riplo; her dog, Buttons; several nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 1 - 3 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am on Friday, February 9, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Fr. Loc Trinh as celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Marian M. (Peterson) MacNicol
Service: Held at a later date
Marian M. (Peterson) MacNicol, age 76, of Caledonia, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 following a hard fought 28 year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. She was a school teacher and retired from Kelloggsville Christian School after 26 years of service. Marian will be deeply missed by her husband, Hugh; her children, Vince (Luanne) MacNicol, Wendy (Steve) Franken; grandchildren, Jordan MacNicol, Clifton (Samantha) Hoogterp, Ethan (Jordan) Hoogterp, Blake Hoogterp; and her great grandchildren; sister, Anna (Chuck) Rhodea; brother-in-law, Dale Greal; several nieces and nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Aubrey Hoogterp, and her sister, Nancy Greal. Honoring Marian's request, her body has been donated to Michigan State University. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Benjamin Hankamp
Visitation: Friday, February 9, from 12 - 1 pm at Stroo Funeral Home followed by the service
Service: 1 pm Friday, February 9, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Grandville
Memorials: Faith Hospice
Benjamin Hankamp, age 98, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Ben proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve; sons-in-law, Gary Fisher, Ronald VandenBerg; daughter-in-law, Joann Hankamp; two brothers and his sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 75 years, Ann; his children, Bob Hankamp, Sandra (Kevin) Mooi, Linda Fisher; daughter-in-law, Annie Hankamp; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Wilma and Glady; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Friday, February 9, from 12 to 1 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, where the service will begin at 1 pm. Interment in Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.
Chari Lee Cooper
Visitation: Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10- 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home with the service following at 11 am
Service: 11 am Saturday, February 17, at Stroo Funeral Home
Memorials: Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce AVe. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or The Nature Conservancy, 3228 West River Drive, NE, Comstock Park, MI
Chari Lee Cooper, born December 31, 1950, of Wyoming, is now living out her dreams in paradise when Jesus took her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Chari was Wyoming High School's Homecoming Queen in 1969 and Wyoming Rodeo Queen in 1970. She is preceded in death by her mom, Bertae L. Clausen; brother, Darral A. Clausen; sister-in-law, Lynda Clausen; step-mom, Jenevieve Clausen; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russel J. and Hariet Cooper. Chari will be deeply missed by her husband, Russel D. "Denny" Cooper; her father, Alan J. Clausen; brothers, Randy B. Clausen, Jon O. Clausen; her nieces, Corina Reminga, Heaven, Shaniah, and Lydia Clausen, and Kate Avink; nephews, Kevin and Trevor Clausen; great nieces, Whitley Reminga, Kenna and Ashlyn Avink; great nephew, Zach Reminga; her step-mother-in-law, Shirley Cooper; brothers-in-law, David Cooper, Joel Cooper; sister-in-law, Bonnie Cooper; nieces and nephews, Ben, Russel, Angela, Brandi, Ariel, Summer, and Hollie; her GM family and friends. The family will greet visitors on Saturday, February 17, from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home, where a celebration of life service will begin at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries or The Nature Conservancy.
Andrew G. Herring
Visitation: Thursday, February 15, from 10 - 10:45 at Grand Rapids First, 2100 44th St. SW
Service: 11 am Thursday, February 15 at Grand Rapids First
Cemetery: Georgetown
Andrew G. Herring, age 79, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Rosalie; his children, Andy Herring Jr., Kim (Craig) Garrett; grandchildren, Michael Garrett, Allison (Walter) Cueva, Lindsey Garrett; a great granddaughter, Sofia Cueva; and brother, Lawrence Herring. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, February 15, from 10 - 10:45 am at Grand Rapids First, 2100 44th St. SW, followed by the service at 11 am, with Pastor Larry French officiating. Interment in Georgetown Cemetery.
Bud Victor Gibson
Visitation: Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm and Thursday from 10 - 11 am followed by the service all at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Thursday, February 15 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: Faith Hospice
Bud Victor Gibson, age 83, of Kentwood, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Bud worked for 50 years at Baker Furniture Company (Mastercraft) and was a country music musician for 50 years. Preceding him in death are his sister, Barbara Longstreet; and sister-in-law, Carol VanderBunte. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Judy; his children, Scott (Dorie) Muller, Tracey Wilson; grandchildren, Scott Muller, Brian Muller, Jamie VanderVusse, Bradley Gibson, Justin (Brandi) McMichael, Matthew McMichael, Ashlee Wilson, John Wilson III, Dakota Wilson; great grandchildren, Brice Gibson, Bailey Muller, Jordan McMichael, Brady, Callianna Gibson; brother and sisters, James VanderBunte, Ellen (George) Decker, Anna (Gary) Davis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David (Sharon) Rood, Sally (Gerry) Smith, George (Donna) Weatherly, and Lora (Jim) Hakes. The family will greet visitors on Wednesday, February 14 from 6 - 8 pm and Thursday, February 15 from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home, where the service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.
