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William John Reits, Jr.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 - 7 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 1 pm Friday, October 6, at Tabernacle Community Church 2530 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Memorials: to the Tabernacle Community Church Building Fund or Answers in Genesis, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
William John Reits, Jr., age 55, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Over the past years, Bill has coached the home school football team, was Director of Inner City Youth Outreach at Heritage Baptist Church and was Director of AWANA at Tabernacle Community Church. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Nancy; his children, Chelsea Reits, Caleb Reits, Colby Reits, and Mo Harmsen (fiancee Jeff Rood), and Kyna Ewing, who became close as family; granddaughter, Haven Davis; mother, Cathy Reits; brother-in-law, Mark Mills; niece, Amanda (Randy) Mlejnek; and nephew, Jarrod (Michelle) Mills. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Bill Sr.; and sister, Debbie Mills. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 5, from 4 - 7 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 1 pm Friday, October 6, at Tabernacle Community Church, 2530 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, with Pastor Artie Lindsay and Pastor Kizombo Kalumbula officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tabernacle Community Church Building Fund or Answers in Genesis, Petersburg, Kentucky.
Delores F. Larson (Ring)
Visitation: Thursday from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Friday from 10 - 10:45 am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1934 52nd St. SE, followed by the funeral at 11 am
Service: 11 am Friday at St. Mark Lutheran Church
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: St. Mark Lutheran Church
Delores F. Larson (Ring), age 88, of Kentwood, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, October 2, 2017. Dolly was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. She worked for Meijer, retiring after 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Gary; brothers, Bobby, Donald, and Bruce Ring; and sister, Arlene Ullrich. Her family was her pride and joy and she will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon (Dan) Weih, Randy (Sandy) Larson; daughter-in-law, Martha Larson (Steve Hinkle); eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia Good, Alice (Ray) Person; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, LaVern Ring, Betty Ring, William Ullrich, Lois Ring, June Larson, Paul (Ruth) Larson. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, October 5, from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, and Friday, October 6, from 10 - 10:45 am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1934 - 52nd St. SE, 49508, where the service will begin at 11 am. Pastor Michael Wentzel will officiate. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in memory of Dolly may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.
Treasure B. (Seif) DeWitt
Service: Has already taken place
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Treasure B. DeWitt, age 92, of Grand Rapids, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Treasure was born on July 15, 1925 to Robert and Treasure Seif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil V. DeWitt; daughters, Treasure Kerry, Drenda Plumbly, Gladys Sutton; and son, Robert DeWitt. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Carol Hylkema, Karen and husband, Bryan Ergang; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Mary Ellen Johnson
Service: HELD AT A LATER DATE
Memorials: Paws with a Cause, 4646 S. Division Ave. Wayland, MI 49348 https://www.pawswithacause.org/donate?view=donation or the Arthritis Foundation Michigan, 1050 Wilshire Dr., Troy, MI 48084 https://www.arthritis.org/donate.php
Mary Ellen Johnson, was born January 1, 1931, and passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids to Ben and Dorcas Hoekstra. They moved to Clarksville when she was 10 years old, and her mother passed away when Mary Ellen was 11. She was brought up with tender loving care by her grandmother and her father. At age 16 her father remarried to a lovely woman, Josephine Potter, and she moved back to Grand Rapids. Mary Ellen married Bernard Johnson in 1953 and they made their home in Wyoming. They were the proud parents of Michael (Carmen) Johnson, Jeffrey (Deb) Johnson, Steven (Sharon) Johnson; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild with one on the way. They took much pride in all the school activities and especially sports. Honoring her wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Paws with a Cause or the Arthritis Foundation Michigan.
May Elizabeth Webster
Service: Was held at Blain Cemetery
May E. Webster, age 94, of Cutlerville, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Her husband, Leonard, preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Pat Sheets, Lynn Webster, Sue Polmanteer, Tom Webster, Lindee Martin, Candy Medler, Mickey Webster, Les Webster; and her grandchildren. A private family graveside service was held at Blain Cemetery.
Valerie Sue (Westerbeek) Burkhart
Visitation: Sunday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 1 pm Monday, October 16, at Caledonia CRC, 9957 Cherry Valley SE
Cemetery: Dutton Cemetery
Memorials: Dutton Christian School Foundation, 6729 Hanna Lake SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Valerie Sue (Westerbeek) Burkhart, age 55, of Caledonia, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Valerie loved traveling with Tim, spending time with her family, and skiing. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Westerbeek; and in-laws, Norman and Margie Burkhart. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, Timothy; her children, Brandon, Ryan (Bonny), Hannah, Megan, James (Cathy); mother, Nita (Ron) Welsh; brothers, Scot (Lori) Westerbeek, Gary (Stacey) Westerbeek; brothers-in-law, Norman (Lark) Burkhart, Gary (Marilyn) Burkhart; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will greet visitors on Sunday, October 15, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 1 pm Monday, October 16, at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley SE, with Dr. R. Scott Greenway officiating. Interment in Dutton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Valerie may be made to the Dutton Christian School Foundation.
Richard B. Groendyk
Visitation: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 3-5 pm at the Stroo Funeral Home
Service: Private family services will be held at a later date.
GROENDYK - Richard B. Groendyk, aged 79, of Cutlerville, passed away comfortably at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Rich retired from Ovenfresh Bakery after 31 years of service. He loved fishing and hunting rabbits. His daughter, Kathy Watkins, preceded him in death. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Myrtle; children, Richard Groendyk, Russell, Groendyk, Michael Groendyk, Daniel (Angelica) Groendyk; grandchildren, Krystal, Renae, Jazzmin, Jason, Jaxson, Jeremiah, Madison, Roman; great grandson, Jarren; brother, William (Toni) Groendyk; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen, Ruth, Louise, Melva, Don, Jerry, Mike, Irene; and many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 3 to 5 at Stroo Funeral Home.
Carolyn Jean Meyering
Visitation: Monday, October 16, from 10 - 11 am at Holland Home Raybrook Manor Chapel, 2121 Raybrook SE, followed by the service
Service: 11 am Monday, October 16, at Holland Home Raybrook Manor Chapel
Cemetery: Mount View Cemetry, McBain
Memorials: Holland Home Raybrook Manor Cook Center or Bethany Christian Services, 901 Eastern Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Carolyn Jean Meyering, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She is survived by Carl (Ruth) Meyering, Keith (Susan) Meyering, Nancy (Bruce) Meyering-Zerns, and Kelli (Les) Smith, and their families. Born in the small northern-Michigan town of McBain on December 8, 1929, Carolyn was the last of four siblings. Carolyn graduated from McBain High School in 1948 and worked for a time at a factory in Marion. Soon after, she met her neighbor: Hein Meyering. He was tall and handsome, and fresh from a two year stint in the Marine Corp during World War II. They soon became engaged and were married on March 11, 1949. She was 18 and he was 21. Hein worked at the local farmers co-op which prospered under his management. His talents brought him an offer to manage a bigger farm supply cooperative in Allegan in 1955. Thus began a career journey that involved ten moves over 35 years as he climbed the corporate ladder. Carolyn adopted the routine of a 1950's stay at home wife and mother: attending church twice on Sundays and doing laundry on Mondays. Their family increased with the birth of Carl in 1950 and Keith in 1952, and the addition of Nancy in 1964 and Kelli in 1965. Cooking was not Carolyn’s passion, but could she ever make homemade bread! Almost every Saturday for 35 years she would gather various ingredients from memory and bake two loaves. The aroma of fresh bread would fill the house. Friends knew when to "drop by" for a sampling. She loved relaxing in the sun and Mantovani, Her "addiction" to chocolate was legendary. Carolyn loved her Lord and congregations, especially Haven Reformed in Kalamazoo, and Kentwood Community in Grand Rapids. In later years she and Hein purchased retirement property on Gun Lake and enjoyed hosting the grandchildren for summer weekends of swimming, jet skiing, and bonfires with smores. An 11 AM service will be held for Carolyn on Monday morning, October 16, 2017, in the chapel at Raybrook Manor of Holland Home, 2121 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids. Visitation will begin at 10 AM with a light luncheon to follow the service. The family would like to thank the staff of the Cook Unit of Raybrook Manor for the excellent level care they provided. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holland Home Foundation or Bethany Christian Services.
Rena (De Jong) Kloosterman
Visitation: Friday, October 20, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Saturday, October 21, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: Zion Christian School, 7555 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 or Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook SE, Ste, 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Rena (De Jong) Kloosterman, age 91, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Dutton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Rena loved the Lord and lovingly cared for her husband and family, and served numerous others as a nurse and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Hans; and her brothers, Peter, Ray, Julius, and Marion De Jong. Surviving are her children, John (Debby) Kloosterman, Nelson (Susan) Kloosterman, Herman (Pam) Kloosterman, Betty Kloosterman, Grace Driesenga, René (David) Smith, Heidi (Craig) Stein, Peter (Michelle) Kloosterman; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and her siblings and their spouses. The family will greet visitors on Friday, October 20, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. A private family committal will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial service celebrating Rena's life will be held 11 am Saturday, October 21, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE, with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be designated for Zion Christian School or Holland Home.
