John J. Kossen

John J. Kossen, age 100, of Byron Center, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 9, 2016. John retired from the GM Diesel Equipment Division as a supervisor after 32 years of faithful service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia; and 8 brothers and 5 sisters of whom he is the last surviving. He will be dearly missed by his children, Patricia and Philip LeBlond, Richard and Suzanne Kossen, Ronald and Pamela Kossen; 6 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister-in-law,  Betty Kossen-Williams. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 2 PM Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Pastor Lance Laker officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday 5-8 PM and Tuesday from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodward Baptist Church.