John Cooney, aged eighty-three, one of Coopersville’s few remaining veterans of the Civil War, passed away at his home near the Hanchett Schoolhouse late Monday.

Mr. Cooney was born in Ohio, March 10, 1843 and came to Ottawa County fifty years ago last September, and had made his home since that time on the farm where he died. He enlisted December 4, 1861, in the Third Ohio Cavalry, and served his country three years and one month.

Mr. Cooney for forty years was a director in the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Ottawa, Kent and Allegan counties, and was also one of the county’s prominent Republicans, having served on the Township Board here for many years. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last August 8.

He is survived by his aged widow; two daughters, Miss Allie Cooney, at home and Mrs. Ellen Hanchett, also of Coopersville; two grandchildren, Helen and Lisle Hanchett; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In the death of Mr. Cooney, this village has lost one of its oldest settlers and most respected citizen, a man who was faithful to every task committed to his care. His place on the Township Board, filled the past few years by others, was always filled to the best of his ability, and Election Day never failed to see him in his accustomed place, or at the ballet box. He was one of the few remaining veterans who wore the blue during the Civil War, who have made Coopersville their home, and his place this year will be vacant at roll call, but he will leave behind him a record of having served his county and community faithfully and well, and has at last answered present at another roll call.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Methodist Church. Rev. Moes of Grand Haven and Rev. Jenkins, pastor of the local church, officiating. Intermet was in the Coopersville Cemetery.