Glenn A. Deckinga, age 62, of Grand Rapids,went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annette Deckinga. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Rebecca Haven; children, Mara Deckinga, Ellen (Deckinga) and Owen Sill, Dirk Deckinga; as well as Rich Kranenberg, whom he loved like a son; brothers, Owen and Patricia Deckinga, Bruce and Joanne Deckinga, John and Nancy Deckinga, Peter and Audrey Deckinga, Mark and Susan Deckinga; and many nieces and nephews, friends and co-workers. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Hager Park Reformed Church,
2635 Bauer Rd., Jenison, with Rev. Mark Kleinheksel officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (
Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hager Park Church for the benefit of its Cadet program, which held a special place in Glenn’s heart.
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February 15, 2018 3:32am
Sad to hear of his passing, and so young. He was an ardent colleague here at LCC. He will be missed.
- Jim Owens
February 13, 2018 5:30am
We are so sorry for your lost. We found out too late to make arrangements to be there with you. Lots of love and prayers.
- Jim and Rose Lindemulder
February 12, 2018 2:27pm
Our deepest condolences in your time of loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
- Geoff & Liz Haven
February 12, 2018 8:45am
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have the comfort and support of loved ones around at this time.
- Gary Bartosiewicz
February 12, 2018 4:32am
Rebecca, my sincere sympathy goes out to you at this time.. You will be in my prayers throughout the coming days ~ God Bless you and your family.
- Kathy Harris
February 12, 2018 4:19am
Our heartfelt sympathies for your family. We will miss him for now. We will see him again at the resurrection when all our sorrows will be replaced with joy.
- Joseph Lucero
February 12, 2018 2:33am
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our heartfelt thoughts are with your entire family.
- Dawn and Paul Brindley
February 10, 2018 10:24am
Saddens me to hear of such a great loss to you. You have co-workers who are there for you in your time of need. May God bless you and your famiky.
- Vern Winczner