Annetta R. Sportel

SPORTEL, Annetta R.
Of Kalamazoo Annetta went to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, November 5, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 8, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Karsien "Case" and Jennie Napp Kroeze. On November 22, 1946, Annetta was united in marriage to Martin "Bob" Sportel in Kalamazoo. She was employed in all aspects of the family business, Sportel and Sons. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Bob; their three children, Linda Chris Postma of St. John, IN, Ron Sportel of Kalamazoo, and Deb Charlie Glas of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, Christian Lisa Postma, Anne Tim Spoelman, Tim Kelly Postma, Bryan, Kevin, and Nicole Sportel, and Rachel and Laura Glas; seven great- grandchildren, Oliver, Simon, Eli, and Abram Postma, and Emmajean, Eddie and Andy Spoelman; one brother, Henry Nellie Kroeze of Kalamazoo; one sister, Henrietta Hank Sportel of Three Rivers; and several nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to Linda, Beth, and Velma from Heartland Hospice and Jo Dusseljee for her help and care of Annetta and Bob. Funeral services for Annetta will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Comstock Christian Reformed Church, 5300 Comstock Avenue, with Pastor Ben Hulst officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Friday today at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice or Park Village Pines. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Annetta's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.