John J. Kossen

John J. Kossen, age 100, of Byron Center, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 9, 2016. John retired from the GM Diesel Equipment Division as a supervisor after 32 years of faithful service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia; and 8 brothers and 5 sisters of whom he is the last surviving. He will be dearly missed by his children, Patricia and Philip LeBlond, Richard and Suzanne Kossen, Ronald and Pamela Kossen; 6 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Kossen-Williams. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 2 PM Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Pastor Lance Laker officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday 5-8 PM and Tuesday from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodward Baptist Church.

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January 12, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a nice man, and we had such fun bowling together for all those years. To his family, my thoughts are with you.

- Carol Heintzelman

January 12, 2016

So sorry we could not be there. Many wonderful memories of my great grandpa. I was very blessed to have him in my life for 34 years; not many can say they had a great grandpa for that long! So happy he is now home where he has wanted to be, reunited with grandma. Love and hugs to all!! Love, Kellie, Jason, Rylee, Caleb, Brooklyn

- Kellie Wagner

January 11, 2016

We wish to express our sincere condolences to you dear ones, relatives of Uncle John upon his passing. Over the many years we learned to love and respect this very strong person. We wish we could be with you but are unable to attend the funeral. Sincerely, Ivan and Joy Olsen

- Ivan & Joy Olsen

January 11, 2016

Dick and Sue, we are sending up prayers for you both! There is a big celebration in heven going on after 100 years !

- Dick and Nancee Dutcher

January 11, 2016

Dick, Sending prayers to you and your family. Living to be 100 is amazing. Hope you're doing well. Kathie

- Kathie Erhardt

January 11, 2016

Was always touched by his friendship with our "adopted Grandma" Sue Hooker at Woodward, and my best memory of John was after they announced he and Virginia were celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary, the two of them "rushed" out after church to their car holding hands! He was a great man to know! Praying for your family in this difficult time! God Bless!

- Jennifer Lee