Jane Kamminga

February 3, 1931 ~
April 4, 2024

Jane (Peterson) Kamminga, age 93, of Jenison, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Jane was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who was a faithful prayer warrior. She was a longtime member of South Grandville Christian Reformed Church where she served with her time and talents in various ways. Jane was a secretary at Grandville Christian School for many years. She was an avid reader and a lifelong learner, attending lectures and the January Series at Calvin University for many years. Over the years, she and her husband, Jerry, enjoyed spending winters in Bradenton, Florida, where they established many friendships during their time there. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gerald “Jerry” Kamminga; parents, John and Hermina Peterson; siblings, Cecil (Pauline) Peterson, Martha (Ken) Miedema. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Gwen (Kel) Bennink, Laurel (Tom) Bosma, Jana Kamminga (Niki Nicholson); 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Hank) Verkaik; and many loving nieces and nephews. A private burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care West Michigan and Sunset Manor for the love and compassionate care given to Jane. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Sunset Legacy Foundation.

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April 10, 2024 4:55pm
Sending our sympathy and prayers for you, Laurie and Tom, and your family. May God provide comfort and grace in the days ahead.

- Karla & Kevin Bolkema

April 07, 2024 2:55pm
Thinking of your family in this time of loss! My Heart to Heart partner and I always enjoyed visiting with Jane!

- Linda Schroeder

April 05, 2024 10:35am
Gwen…my thoughts, prayers and memories surfaced when I saw the obit. Our parents (Herb and Mary) had a long frindship

- Linda Brink Boerman

April 05, 2024 9:44am
Prayers of comfort for you and your family! I work closely with Jana and she has shared trips back to see her Mom and family. Jana, we are here to support you in anyway that is needed.

- Janine Alkanowski

April 04, 2024 4:04pm
Our family is sorry to hear of the loss to the family, with whom we were good friends, especially with Jana. Blessings on you all.

- Evan Heerema




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