Antoinette “Ann” Erffmeyer

Antoinette (Ann) Erffmeyer, age 98, died peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2015, and is now home with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 25, 1917 in South Holland, Illinois to Marienus and Antonia (DeYoung) Speyer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Henry Erffmeyer, in 2004. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by all eight of her siblings and one infant grandson. She is survived by her six children and their spouses: Phil and Trudy Erffmeyer, Russ and Judy Erffmeyer, Drs. Marilyn and Bill Dahms, Harold and Nancy Erffmeyer, Rev. Gerry and Carol Erffmeyer, and Paul and Barbara Erffmeyer. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and their spouses, and 40 great grandchildren and their spouses. No doubt the biggest surprise in Ann’s life was when Henry told her that he felt the call to ministry, was selling his business in South Holland, and they were moving to Grand Rapids so he could attend Calvin College and Seminary. Ann faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry as they served Christian Reformed churches in Hudsonville, Denver, CO, Cicero, IL, Grand Rapids, and Jenison. They retired in Hudsonville where they lived until Henry’s death, after which Ann moved to Sunset Village in Jenison, where she lived the past ten years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 pm at Twelfth Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 7581 12^th Ave., Jenison with Rev. Gerry Erffmeyer officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Sunset Association or Faith Hospice.