Marilyn Elhart, 90, of Zeeland passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
Marilyn was born in Zeeland on June 26, 1930, to Alwin and Marge (Karsten) De Pree. In the seventh grade Justin “Jup” Elhart was “sweet” on Marilyn. Marilyn graduated from Zeeland High School and she married Justin Elhart. She was a lifelong member of Second Reformed Church of Zeeland, where she was an active member. Marilyn worked in the Second Church office for many years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Justin “Jup” in 2002, her grandsons Buck Elhart and Mitchell Elhart, daughter-in-law Pam Weener Elhart, and her brother Bob De Pree.
Marilyn is survived by her children: Mary and Keith Kraai, Tom and Tamara Elhart, Bill and Mary Elhart, five grandchildren: Gregg Elhart, Simone Elhart, Ryan and Lauren Kraai, Nathan and Amber Kraai, Zac Kraai, sister Marge and Earl Klein, sister-in-law June De Pree, and many extended families.
The Elhart family is grateful for the care and kindness showed to Marilyn from the Royal Park Community, her special caregivers Patty Hoeve and Melissa Jackson, and the staff at Resthaven Maplewood Cottages.
A private funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, April 23, 2021, at Second Reformed Church, 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland MI 49464. You can attend virtually/Livestream at: https://www.facebook.com/secondchurchzeeland/
Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area-Jup and Marilyn Elhart Scholarship Fund, or the Organ Fund at Second Reformed Church of Zeeland. Arrangements by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464 www.yntemafh.com
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