Jodi Lynn Kraai, age 55, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family after a valiant, well-fought 7-year battle with breast cancer.
Jodi was born on April 6, 1965, in Zeeland. Her parents, William and Sally (Plewes) Gruppen, survive her. She is also survived by her husband of 36 years, Kirk Kraai, and she leaves behind her children and grandchildren: Kylea (Jim) Green (Deklen, Maxwell, Myla); Jonathon Kraai; and Madison (Joshua) Blanton (Sullivan, Corbin and a third on the way). Jodi was predeceased by her son, Zachary Kraai, her parents-in-law, Arthur and Shirley Kraai, sister-in-law Nancy Ruch, and brother-in-law Dan Kloosterman.
She is also survived by her brothers: Bill (Cindy) Gruppen, Toby (Michelle) Gruppen, Mike (Jen) Gruppen; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Deb Kloosterman, Ernie, and Sue Schutte, Mike Ruch; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Jodi loved being a mom and “gram”. She loved each of her grandchildren in their own unique way. She loved spending her summers with her family at their Silver Lake cottage. Jodi had great compassion for and showed amazing kindness to all who crossed her path. She had a strong, but quiet determined inner light that reflected her love for the Lord.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Borculo Christian Reformed Church 6464 96th Ave. Zeeland. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, also at the church. The family is being served by Yntema Funeral Home. www.yntemafh.com.
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