Geraine Schmuker, age 76, of Wayland, formerly of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Margaret Batey, and her brother, Richard Batey. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Gordon Schmuker; children, Amy and Mike Hielkema, Lori and Jim Hotary, Lisa and Kevin Carlson, Beth and Paul Steffen, Matt and Erin Schmuker; grandchildren, Haleigh, Evan, Sydney, Gabriel, Connor, Eli, Myles, Colin, Reid, Emma; siblings, Marilyn and Ernie Volk, Howard Batey Jr., LuAnn and Gary Robinson, Barbara Batey. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Wyoming) 4031 Clyde Park SW. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Holland. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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April 28, 2018 4:33am
Y'all have been in my thoughts and prayers! I know your mom was very special and will be greatly missed -
Love you all!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Joanna -
- Joanna
April 23, 2018 6:48am
Schmuker Family,
Growing up, I have many fond memories of our families getting together at the Batey farm and always nice seeing her through the years. She will always be just a memory away.
"May the Lord bless you with strength & courage going forward".
Edward Braate
- Edward Braate
April 23, 2018 4:02am
Gordie and family so sorry to hear of Gerries passing. She was a great gal and I loved our time and chats and laughter at Siesta Bay. RIP Gerrie....you will be missed.
- Rose & Bill Campbell
April 22, 2018 11:26am
Sorry for your loss Gordy
- Jim & Linda Conrad
April 21, 2018 2:13pm
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mary (Sturgess) Born
- Mary Sturgess
April 21, 2018 8:35am
Amy, Mike, Haliegh and Sydney - our condolences to you all.
Love,
Lou, Julie, Maggie and Emelie
- Julie Fischer
April 20, 2018 6:24pm
I am so sorry for your loss!
Praying for all of you 🙏🙏
- Sharon Warner
April 20, 2018 4:59pm
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- Gregory Inman
April 20, 2018 4:39pm
So sorry for your loss. Have great memories with all of you and your wonderful mother. Love, prayers and thoughts with all of you.
- Brent and Sherri VanAartsen
April 20, 2018 1:11pm
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all .
- Tracy (Holstege) Deyoung