Obituary

Remembering Joanne Elaine Arnoys

Joanne Arnoys, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Joanne was a teacher at Hudsonville Christian School. She loved to serve others and volunteered regularly at her church. She was very involved in her grandchildren's activities, and she gave of her talents selflessly. In her free time, she loved to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family. 

She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband; Allan Arnoys, siblings John Nyenhuis, Jeanne Kragt-Berchinger, Wilma Schnyders, Betty Tymes, Majorie Haines,sister-in-law Beth VanSolkema; brother-in-law, Gordon Arnoys. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Rob and Dawn Arnoys, Eric Arnoys and Anne LaGrand, Marc and Angela Arnoys; 5 grandchildren, Travis, Noah, Jake, Natalie, and Beatrice; Siblings, Jack and Lee Nyenhuis, Ron and Carole Nyenhuis, Lynn and Dave Setsma, Ken and Bev Nyenhuis; brothers-in-law, Marlan and Alida Arnoys, Marge Arnoys and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11am on Monday, September 14 at LaGrave Ave Church, 107 LaGrave Ave SE GR 49503. Burial will be held at Blain Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday, September 13 from 3 to 5pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to VanAndel Institute or charity of choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Funeral Service

Monday, September 14 ยท 11:00am

Location

LaGrave Christian Reformed Church

107 LaGrave Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Oh what a joy it was to teach with Jo. She had such a positive spirit and I can still hear her laugh. Teaching with her at Hudsonville Christian in 1st grade truly was a blessing. Praying for the family. May you treasure your precious memories of your mom. Know that you will see her again!! May God be near to all of you. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

— Audrey Bruinsma-Rose

Jo was the friend and neighbor I called when I needed a ride to the hospital. She willingly stayed there during my emergency appendectomy. We rode together for gatherings, and more recently for our Widowโ€™s Breakfast. We will miss your gentle presence, Jo.

— Jean Sscott

Our paths first crossed when I taught at HCS. Even though Joanne taught over on the first grade wing, she was immediately welcoming and mentoring and someone I enjoyed sitting by in those Thursday staff meetings. Over the years Iโ€™ve gotten to know her better as fellow church member. I will miss her smiley, intelligent, sparkling personality. Iโ€™m glad to have known her and Iโ€™m thankful for her gifts which blessed many in our earthly kingdom! ๐Ÿฅฐ

— ALANNA Rynders

Rob and family, the way you handled these past challenging days was exemplary. May you find comfort knowing you made sure she was surrounded by love and good care. As you move forward, may you find peace in memories of happier times and the well wishes of the many who support you and care about you. Praying for all of you. Catherine Kooyers

— Catherine A Kooyers

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