Obituary

Remembering Mical Ruth Fatuma Bronkema

Mical Ruth Fatuma Bronkema, age 21 of Byron Center, went home to be with her Lord on July 8, 2026. She was born in Uganda and came home to her family in the US at the age of 4 along with her brother, Moses in 2009. She graduated from Byron Center High School in 2024 and worked at Culver’s in Byron Center. Mical, was our lover of all animals, book worm, crafter, dog whisperer, dancer and shower singer. She loved jumping in Lake Michigan waves, watching storms on the porch, bowling with friends and family, baking, chocolate and watching movies. She loved spending time with her cats, Neutron, Widget and Willow and dogs, June and Dexter. Mical had a sweet, gentle and innocent heart. She would regularly express her love and gratitude to family and friends through cards and homemade crafts that she would spend hours creating. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend. We will forever miss her laughter, sweet smile and listening to her talk to the pets in her loving, fur baby mama voice.

She will be lovingly remembered by her parents: Dan Bronkema and Brian Merucci; Lori and Daniel Jeffery; siblings: Lyric (Justin) Blake, Gavin (Macy) Bronkema, Cole Bronkema, Moses Bronkema; niece and nephew:  Arden and Desmond; grandparents: Mary and Gary Bronkema, Kenneth and Cheryl Thede; great grandmother, Anna Bronkema; many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Mical’s life will be held on the 20th of July at Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 with Rev. Ken Nash officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 12:30 – 2:00 for visitation. The memorial service will take place 2:00 pm. There will be a dessert reception immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Home Ministries  www.welcomehomeafrica.com, Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue www.rescueofhope.com/donate or the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan www.benice.org

Service Information

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Memorial Visitation

Monday, July 20 · 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Location

Cornerstone Church

1675 84th Street SE
Caledonia, MI 49316

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Memorial Service

Monday, July 20 · 2:00pm

Location

Cornerstone Church

1675 84th Street SE
Caledonia, MI 49316

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July 16, 2026 9:40pm

I worked with Mical at Culver,s for a few years and it was nice seeing her walked to work with a smile. I remember the day that we went to the zoo and my daughter was too tired to walk and Mical just gave her a piggyback ride. She put a smile on my daughter face every time she saw her. I will missed her especially when i don’t see her at work. My prayers to your family.

— Genisa Pimentel

July 16, 2026 9:33am

Mical was my best friend in elementary school, and some of my happiest childhood memories are with her. We became friends in kindergarten, and I vividly remember our sleepovers, playdates, but most of all how hard we laughed together. Those are memories I'll cherish forever. Even though life took us down different paths after I moved schools, I never forgot her. She had such a beautiful, kind soul, and I feel so grateful to have known her. Rest in peace, Mical. You'll always hold a special place in my heart. 🤍

— Oriana O'Mealey

July 15, 2026 11:07pm

Thinking of your family as you remember and celebrate Mical. Remembering all the blessings, joy, and happiness that she brought out in everyone. We can all be grateful for the time that she invested in others and that she shared her gifts and talents. Prayers for healing and comfort in your season of grief. May God lift up your hearts, comfort your families, and guide your next steps. Best Blessings and Love, The Fox Family.

— The Fox Family

July 15, 2026 12:47pm

Mical, you were a light and a delight to teach! Thank you for modeling Christ’s love for others so brilliantly each day and I look forward to rejoicing with you in Heaven someday!

— Gerald Worden

July 13, 2026 10:56pm

Dear Sweet Mical You will be greatly missed by all those who love you and were around you. My condolences to Mical's family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I still remember the first time I met Mical. You were in third grade, I had been volunteering in one of the twins classes and you came up to me and Sammy all smiles, took her by the hand and told me I had nothing to worry about she was with you now and you both went off to recess to play together. Then over the years I got to know you and watch you grow up into a beautiful young lady. You were a ray of sunshine with your bright beautiful smile, popping up in the window at Culver's, just to say "Hi Ms. Judy!", whenever I would stop in to see my oldest daughter Sarah. I will always be thankful for your friendship with my girls. Rest in Peace Sweet Mical!♡! ♡ Ms. Judy

— Judy Dunphy

July 13, 2026 10:28pm

Mical and I we were close in highschool and middle school, we had classes tg. We sat by each other at lunch, we laughed and joked around alot during school. But in 2022 I moved schools, so me and mical friendship drifted away a bit. Unfortunately I never got a chance to talk to her before she passed away and I regret that alot. She was someone who made everyone smile in a room even when our days were sad. She was someone who made our friend group strong and happy throughout the years. I will never forget her. Seeing photos of her on my Snapchat will be my forever memory of how happy she was in school. I’m so sorry for your loss and my condolences for this tragedy. She was so young and she had a whole life out there set for her, seeing her not complete her lifetime is sad. I will forever cherish her time for her. I just hope she knows i loved her so much and that she was such a great friend of mine.. i love you Mical and I miss you 💔

— Kaylie Sayer

July 13, 2026 9:54pm

I met Mical first through my sister, as they were friends in school, and later as a co-worker at Culvers. Mical always made work enjoyable, even on days when she wasn't feeling at her best. Honestly, it's hard to picture going into work now, no longer seeing her name on the schedule, seeing her car in the parking lot, or working a shift together. The memories I have of being able to joke around together during slow moments, or gossip about life after closing time are ones I will hold onto. She was a great listener, always willing to lend a hand, and was always authentically a kind, witty, and generous person. Mical was a true friend, and it was clear that those she loved, she loved with her whole heart. I know I will miss Mical, and my heart goes out to her friends and family with my deepest sympathies for losing such an amazing person.

— Sarah Dunphy

July 13, 2026 9:17pm

It’s been awhile since I’ve spoken to Mical, but she used to be one of my best friends in elementary school. Growing up, my grandma would pick her up and take her and I to church to dance. We grew apart after I moved, but I always remembered and thought about those memories. Hearing of her passing is heartbreaking, even though I wasn’t close with her anymore, she was always remembered by me as someone with a bright positive attitude and a big smile that was so contagious. Mical was and always will be remembered by me as a beautiful, cheerful soul. She made some tough years of mine way back, easier, just by being there and being a good friend. I still have a picture of us from elementary school in our unitards and tutus. I’m not good with words, and for that I apologize, but I need to pay my respects for a childhood best friend. Praying for the family, with peace and love, Skylar.

— Skylar Renkema

July 13, 2026 7:31pm

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mical. I will never forget meeting this sweet 4 year old little girl hiding behind her mom in the office at school, new to the US and adjusting to everything. But every time I saw her I would smile and say her name eventually I started getting a small smile out of her. The next year I had the privilege of being her teacher at school. Oh my, that smile every day and Good morning Mrs Kelly along with a hug just made my day. As the years went on in school and she went from grade to grade she would come find me to give me a hug with that big smile and a good morning! May you all find peace at this difficult time. RIP Mical Love, Mrs Kelly

— Luann Kelly

July 13, 2026 6:02pm

That was my best friend we went to high school together we graduated together. We talked on the phone just a couple weeks before she passed away. My man and her were closed. It hurts to know that she is gone, but I know that she’s in a better place and not hurting no more. It just hurts to know my best friend left us too early. She was only so young. She had a whole life of head her. I just want mical to understand that I love her and will forever love her

— Makenzie Robinson

July 13, 2026 5:39pm

I didn’t know Mical personally but she was one of my brothers really good friends. The way my brother talks about her and how much this loss hurts, I just know she must have been a one of a kind individual. I’m praying for her friends and family during this difficult time.

— Samantha Gardner

July 13, 2026 5:39pm

I didn’t know Mical personally but she was one of my brothers really good friends. The way my brother talks about her and how much this loss hurts, I just know she must have been a one of a kind individual. I’m praying for her friends and family during this difficult time.

— Samantha Gardner

July 13, 2026 5:39pm

I didn’t know Mical personally but she was one of my brothers really good friends. The way my brother talks about her and how much this loss hurts, I just know she must have been a one of a kind individual. I’m praying for her friends and family during this difficult time.

— Samantha Gardner

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