Marvin John Ritsema

Marvin John Ritsema, age 76, of Grandville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Ritsema (Proctor) on July 26, 2015; sister, Beth Noble; brother, John Ritsema. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Cheri and Ken Dykhouse, Kathi and Todd Hammond, Mary and Matt vanBuren; grandchildren, Kara and Christian Chan, Erin Dykhouse, Tony Dykhouse, Deshawn Dykhouse, Kayleigh Hammond, Troy Hammond, Tate Hammond, Ian vanBuren, Nathaniel vanBuren; stepchildren, Dave and Schel Heydenburg, Linda and Bill Rosecrans, Laurie and David Cotto, Carolyn and Mitch Havens, Mark Lamse; sister, Luanne Ritsema; brother-in-law, Wayne Noble; sister-in-law, Patricia Ritsema; many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 3 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 1:30-3 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Patient Assistance Fund.