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Ethel Joann Mulder (Kruithof), age 93, of Allendale, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022, and is now home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. She lived a life of service to her family, church, and community. Two places (of the many) that were special to her were Allendale Christian School and the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds. Ethel has left behind many great memories from the lives she has touched, including those at Sunset Manor where she has lived the last several years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tim and Caroline Mulder, Melanie and Steve Karr, Mark Mulder and Barbara Mac Queen, Nate Mulder and Arwen Mohr; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 6651 Scott St., Allendale with Rev. Ken Kruithoff officiating. Interment will take place at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, August 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and Thursday from 1-2 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allendale Christian School.