Lois Tinklenberg, age 97, of Zeeland, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital.
Lois graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, IA, and from Calvin College. She taught elementary school in Orange City, IA, and Grand Rapids, MI. Lois loved family, music, books, and flowers. Embracing life, she daily walked with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was a member of Haven Christian Reformed Church.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian; sister, Barbara Boeve; and in-laws, Dr. Arnold Boeve, Paul H. Sterenberg, Bert and Trudy Tinklenberg, Harris Tinkenberg, Arnold Tinklenberg, Helen and Herman Van Hulzen, Floyd and Edna DeWilde, Cornie and Leola Wolterstorff, and Charles Haack.
Lois is survived by her:
Daughters
Rachel (Paul) Spek of Zeeland
Nancy (Bruce) Lutke of Zeeland
Grandchildren
Jon (Heather) Spek of Zeeland
Nate (Vicky) Spek of Holland
Jenna Spek of Zeeland
Chrissy Lutke of Holland
Bryce (Ali) Lutke of Jenison
Bryan (Kiera) Lutke of Grand Rapids
Great granddaughter
Emery Jane Lutke
Siblings
Connie Sterenberg of Holland
Junior (Elinor) Gesink of Iowa
In-laws
Millie Haack of IL
Marlys (Jerry) Keen of IA
Shirley Tinklenberg of IN
Rena Tinklenberg of MN
Many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 am Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Haven Christian Reformed Church, 541 Alice St., Zeeland, with Rev. John Cleveringa and Rev. Art Van Wolde officiating. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 3:00-5:00 pm Monday, January 2, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Christian Reformed Church Library and Zeeland Christian Schools. Condolences may be left online at www.yntemafh.com.
Comments