Marla J. Van Dam age 83, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Medilodge of Holland.
Marla was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, son, Jeffrey, son-in-law, Brent Deters, grandson, Nicholas Deters, and sisters, Carole Lugten and Rosie Gutknecht.
Marla had a lifelong love of music and spent many years as an organist at Hamilton Reformed, Ebenezer Reformed, and Haven Reformed Church. She was a member of Community Reformed Church. In recent years, she enjoyed pictures of her family and always looked forward to visits from her great grandchildren, Wesley, Wyatt, and Harper, along with other special family and friends. Marla loved all birds, especially hummingbirds. She befriended many of her caregivers and grew to love them dearly.
Marla is survived by her daughter, Jillane Deters; grandchildren, Eric Van Dam, Katie Van Dam, Megan Deters, Elizabeth Deters and Matthew Spangler, Emily Deters; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Judi (Jack) Veldheer; in-laws, Roger (Pat) Van Dam, Karen (Ron) Sebright, Dave (Marla) Van Dam, Joyce Van Dam; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton. A time of fellowship will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Harbor House Ministries www.harborhouseministries.org or Hospice of Holland www.hollandhospice.org.
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