Janice Holstege

Janice Lynn Holstege, age 67, of Hudsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She fiercely fought a long and hard battle with cancer and now is in the loving arms of Jesus . She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Cook; sisters, Kim Kehrwecker and Debra Cook; daughters, Donna Cliffman, and Lynn Cliffman. She will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband of 33 years, Thomas Holstege; son and daughter-in-law, DJ and Jami Cliffman; grand-daughter, Emberlyn; son and daughter-in-law, Todd Holstege and Rhema LaMontagne; bonus daughter, Brooke Oosterink; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dave and Shelby Van Haitsma; sisters-in-law, Linda, Jill, Sandy and Beverly Holstege; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by many, whose lives she touched and impacted. Janice, was a self made entrepreneur, who owned and ran, The Classroom Diner; as well as owned and ran her own private zoo, Walk On the Wild Side. She always made sure that any animal she cared for received unconditional love and care. Janice loved to cook for large gatherings and family parties. She was also an avid hunter and loved her time hunting with her boys. A Celebration of Life will be held November 22 at the Red Shed, 5301 Barry Street, Hudsonville, from 5-8pm. According to Janice’s wishes cremation has taken place. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Janice’s name. Condolences may be sent online at www. stegengafuneralchapel.com.