Charlette Ballema

BALLEMA - Mrs. Charlette V. Ballema aged 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Ballema; her grandmother who raised her, Theota Vincent; and brother, Earl Moerdyk. Surviving are her sons, Jack (Barbara) Ballema, John (Hedy) Ballema; grandchildren, Matt (Becky) Ballema, Andy (Jeni) Ballema, Katy Ballema, Lauren (Ron) Markel, Robyn (Matt) Johnson; great grandchildren, Megan, Lindsey, Ruby, Charlie, Ellerie, Lily and Charlotte; along with many dear friends and caregivers at Heron Woods and Raybrook Manor. Charlette was a very positive lady who raised her two sons to carry on her positivity. She was a very kind and gracious lady always placing her son's concerns before her own. Charlette was very creative and artistic, over the years she made stained glass pieces, tole paintings, knitted, crocheted and was fabulous at cross stitch. She was also a member of Second Congregational Church and a resident at Heron Manor for many years. Funeral services will be held 3:30PM Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont, 1601 Post Dr. NE., with visitation Saturday from 2:30PM until time of service. Interment Fairplains Cemetery Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charlette V. Ballema please visit our Sympathy Store.