Geraldine “Jeri” Holwerda

Geraldine “Jeri” Holwerda, age 89, of Grandville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. She dearly loved her family and will be deeply missed by her children, Les and Sharon Holwerda, Paulette and Art Ackerson, Marla and Steve Maring, Lora and Dave Heerspink; 11 grandchildren, Sandy and Dean Hayes, April and Steve Palmbos, Kristin and Mike Schepers, Jennifer and Philip Koster, James Ackerson, Melissa and Matt Wieringa, Eric and Ann Maring, Brian and Emilie Maring, Jason Heerspink and fiance Stephanie Van Lopik, Dawn Heerspink, Bethany Heerspink; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Gerrit and Jeanette Lems; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday 11 am at South Grandville Christian Reformed Church, 4130 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, with Dr. Daniel Mouw officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-5 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to International Teams, 411 W. River Road, Elgin, IL 60123, in support of April and Steve Palmbos, Jeri’s grandchildren.