Thelma Jean Knol, age 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Paul Welday and brother, Cleo Huizenga. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Thomas; children, Tom and Carrie Knol, and Valerie Knol; grandchildren, Jack, Charlotte, Gus, and Henry Knol, and Natalie Welday; and sister-in-law, Genevieve Huizenga. A celebration of Thelma’s life will be held on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 6442 36th Avenue, Hudsonville, with Pastor James Admiraal officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the St. Cecilia Music Center.