Obituary

Remembering Louise E. Jahnke

Louise E. Jahnke, age 99, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Louise was a hardworking, gracious, and kind person with a great sense of humor. She placed her faith in Jesus above anything in this world, and was incredibly dedicated to her church family at St. Paul Lutheran. A close second to her faith was her family, whom she loved and cherished. She worked hard throughout her whole life to provide for them everything they needed, and even at the end of her life, she never stopped thinking about or caring for them.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jake Jahnke; brother, Bill Dodge; and several other brothers and sisters-in-law.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barb (Lor) Kunst, Phil (Helen) Jahnke, Sue (Paul) Kabelman, Bill Jahnke; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Friday, January 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, with Pastor David Miller officiating.  Burial will be held at Holy Corners Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, an hour prior to the service at the church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Organ Fund. 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Friday, January 3 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Location

St. Paul Lutheran Church

8436 Kraft Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316

Funeral Service

Friday, January 3 · 11:00am

Location

St. Paul Lutheran Church

8436 Kraft Ave
Caledonia, MI 49316

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Grandma, you will be missed! Everyone always said,”Louise is one of a kind.” They were right! You touched the lives of anyone around you! I am sure all of those whom have gone before you were standing at the gates of heaven waiting to embrace you! Give Grandpa Jahnke a huge hug and kiss from me! I will cherish all the amazing memories we made for the remainder of my days!

— Melissa Robinson

Praying for your family as you walk through the loss of Louise. Jan Parmenter

— Jan Parmenter

Prayers for all of you as you face this loss. Always hard to lose our Moms. She was a blessing to many people.

— Penni Teitsma

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