James E. Lohman

James E. Lohman, age 79, formerly of New Era, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Monday, May 23, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Thelma Lohman and sister, Arlene Gruette.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Joyce; children, Randy and Kari Lohman, Connie and Matt Palsrok; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Robert and Marlene Lohman; sister, Phyllis and Herb Auble; brother-in-law, Duwain Baade; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11 am at Cottonwood Church, 1101 Cypress, Jenison, with his son-in-law, Rev. Matthew Palsrok and Pastor Mark Baker officiating.  Interment New Era Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW and on Thursday from 10-11 am at the church prior to the service.