Gwen Rillema age 62 of Zeeland, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years Larry, her children and grandchildren, Nick and Anna Rillema (Colton, and Chet), Stacy and Jake Vollink (Sage, Jace, and Blair), Audrey and Andrew Borgman (Emilia, Madeline, and Noah), and Rees Rillema, her siblings Wayne and Cheryl Arens, and Gayle and Keith Rillema, her father-in-law Harley Rillema, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ken and Deb Rillema, Judy and Bob Meekhof, Lee and Lisa Rillema, Ruth and Tim Meekhof and Diane and Ed Dreyer, and many nieces and nephews.
Gwen was a lifelong member of Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church. She graduated from Unity Christian High School. Gwen worked at Walters Gardens for several years and then she worked at Piers Feeds until she retired in 2026 to spend more time with her grandchildren. Gwen also faithfully worked alongside Larry on the family farm, where she loved her chickens, cats, and horses
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, August 14, 2026, in the fellowship room at Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church, 5166 64th Street, Hudsonville. The funeral service to honor the life of Gwen will be held at 1 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026, also at the church. Interment will be in Beaverdam Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Andel Institute.
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