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1950 - 2006
 Age: 56
KOPPERS, Sandra A.
24th Street
Mattawan
Passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14, 2006 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Sandy was born April 1, 1950 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Elton and Eleanor (Mast) Goswick. She was a graduate of Mattawan High School Class of 1968. She was employed by Mattawan Schools as a school aide in the Middle School. She was a Past President and Past Secretary of the Mattawan School Alumni Association. She was active in St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Mattawan with the St. Rita Guild, CCD Program, Choir and Parish Council. She loved crafts, traveling and above all her grandchildren. On March 16, 1968 in Paw Paw, Sandy was united in marriage to George J. Koppers Jr. who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Julie (David) Ritter, George (Peggy) Koppers III, and Erin Koppers; 6 grandchildren, David Ritter Jr., Brittany and Matthew Teets, Jeffery, Maddie Rose and Paige Kathlene Koppers; father, Elton L. Goswick; 2 brothers, Elton “Jay” (Romilda) Goswick and Gary Goswick; 2 sisters, Ellen “Sue” Hallan and Jan (Bob) Markillie; half-sister, Bernadette (Lee) O’Chap; many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; special friend Jaci Paddock. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Goswick; 2 brothers, Patrick and Michael Goswick and a sister, Myra (Micki) Killean. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, Mattawan. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mattawan Education Foundation. |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
Bill Sims
Thursday July 5, 2007 at
12:58 PM
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I considered Sandy a very good friend. I'm just finding out about this terriable thing as I live out of state. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to her children, grandchildren and Jaci. Such a sad day!
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Karen Kingdom Roesler
Tuesday December 19, 2006 at
9:24 AM
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Diane Kingdom Goesy
Tuesday December 19, 2006 at
9:23 AM
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Angela Cook
Tuesday December 19, 2006 at
8:49 AM
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I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bekka Crow
Monday December 18, 2006 at
6:09 PM
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Mrs. Koppers was a very loved person at Mattawan Middle School. She was loved by all and will never be forgotten by us students! I know that she is very missed and hopefully is happy!
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Liz Kucks Mangold
lizm@montevideomedical.com
Monday December 18, 2006 at
4:53 PM
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Sandy and I were friends from grade school and beyond. She was a very generous and loving person. She was very special to all our family and will be greatly missed.
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barb lounsbery
Monday December 18, 2006 at
6:58 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time
butch and barb lounsbery
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LINDA HILBERT-CHALUSl
hillbillyh1@hotmail.com
Sunday December 17, 2006 at
9:11 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about Sandy.
She was a great person, always said something to make you laugh. She was a friend for over 40 years. May all the good memories help the family during this time.
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Linda Nisley 2nd cousin IND.
Sunday December 17, 2006 at
5:59 PM
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To all Sandy's family..Sorry I can't be there at this time for you all.but you will be in my prayers, my heart goes out to you.We don't understand why, things like this happens,some day we will tho..She will be missed..Love Linda Nisley
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Bill and Carmen Green
Sunday December 17, 2006 at
4:36 PM
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We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolence to our friend and co-worker Julie Ritter and her family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Remember, to live in the hearts and memories of the living is to never have passed at all.
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Kathy DeBoer
Sunday December 17, 2006 at
4:16 PM
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I was deeply saddened to hear of Sandy's death and know her absence will leave a big hole in your family circle. We knew each other thru school both graduating from Mattawan and working there as well. She spoke of her grandchildren often - they were a joy for her as I'm sure you already know. My prayers are with your family.
Kathy DeBoer
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Rex & Lucy Strasser & Family
Littlemom78@aol.com
Sunday December 17, 2006 at
1:39 AM
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Sandy was a very caring and Friendly and a likable person. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the whole family
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Helen Bloom & Kathy
Saturday December 16, 2006 at
6:46 PM
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Very sorry for your loss. It's never easy at a time like this. Try to keep all the good memories flowing. Your all in our prayers.
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Kelly Ward
Saturday December 16, 2006 at
12:57 PM
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We had so much fun together at St. John Bosco and in the St. Rita's Guild! Sandy could always be counted on to pitch in and have a lot of laughs doing it. My sympathies to all.
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Patrick and Tracey (Gest) Hughes
Saturday December 16, 2006 at
11:18 AM
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We were so so shocked and sorry to hear about Sandy. Our thoughts and hearts and prayers go out to the whole family.
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Geraldine Bates Sampsell
gerrysas@localnet.com
Saturday December 16, 2006 at
9:24 AM
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I always liked Sandy. She was a great person. I saw her a year ago and had a very nice visit with her. I graduated with Sandy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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Sally Redinger
Friday December 15, 2006 at
11:25 PM
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Sandy was a dear lady and a ton of fun. It was always fun to hear about my favorite student, George and all the grandkids. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
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