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Remembering Lois Rietberg

Lois A. Rietberg, age 82, of Grandville, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bertha Rose; her sister, Frances; her brother, John; her son-in-law, Lou Guikema. She is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 62 years, Warren; children, Constance Rietberg, David and Debra Rietberg, Carla and Henry Byma; grandchildren, Emily (Brian), Lindsay (Erik), Nathan Rietberg, Nicholas and Stephanie Byma, and Brittany Byma. Lois was a kind, loving, considerate and caring wife, mom and grandma. She was a homemaker and a volunteer at school, and was very active at Eighth Reformed Church, singing in the choir and working as the librarian for many years. She loved her family, spending time at the cottage, traveling, and holiday celebrations. Lois will be greatly missed by those who loved her. The family extends their gratitude to Faith Hospice and Waterford Rehab for their loving care, and to Jan Brinks for her compassionate care for Lois. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 11 AM at Eighth Reformed Church, 841 Burton St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Howard Davis officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or to Eighth Reformed Church.

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I have many memories of Lois - always in the kitchen at 8th for the afternoon hymn sings and I thought of you, Warren, when I was in the Maas Center tonight for a program. You have my sympathy and prayer - Marge

— Marjorie Maas

Lois was always so nice to us at 8th. She had a beautiful smile. We rejoice that she is in heaven.

— Michael and Linda Conran

Carla, Hank, Nicholas, Stephanie and Brittany- Our prayers over you and your family. God Bless- Rachelle and Steve Kasten and family

— Rachelle and Steve Kasten

Connie, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that your mother is resting in the arms of the Lord. My prayers go out to you and your family.

— Christie Alexander

Carla, Hank,Brittany, Nicholas, and Stephanie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Much Love and Sympathy, Chuck and Debbie Tuckey

— cChuck and Debbie Tuckey

Connie, Prayers for you and the family.

— Rick Strayhorn

DAVE, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. WITH SYMPATHY LAUREEN NELSON

— LAUREEN NELSON

MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY. WITH SYMPATHY LAUREEN NELSON

— LAUREEN NELSON

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