August 17, 2025 at American House in Holland.
Berniece was born June 9, 1937 in Grand Rapids to William and Nelli (Rynsburger) Austhof.
She was a member of Calvary CRC in Holland.
Berniece loved life! She impacted the people all around her and will be missed.
Berniece loved having fun! She loved playing bingo, doing all kinds of crafts, including stained glass pieces, but loved more than anything playing cards and board games with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her second husband Elmer in 1993, and her first husband Charles DeFeyter in 2018.
Berniece is survived by her daughters Charlene (Randy) Zwiers, and Cynthia Fishnick; grandchildren Kathleen Zwiers, Dan (Regina) Zwiers, and Stephanie (Troy) Kurkjian; great grandchildren James, Oakley, and Leo; sister-in-law Alma Boerman; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Berniece’s life will be Tuesday August 26 at 11am, at Lakeshore Memorial Services on 11939 James St, Holland, MI 49424
Visitation will be from 10am until the time of the service at 11am on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary CRC or the charity of your choosing.





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