1921
Evelyn
2017
Evelyn V. Ritsema
November 18, 1921 — September 30, 2017
RITSEMA, Evelyn V.
of Kalamazoo
Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday September 30, 2017. Evelyn was born on November 18, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert and Winifred (Klop) VanNus. She was a dedicated volunteer in her church (Greenwood Reformed); her children's schools and various community activities. She worked part time as a library aid in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Evelyn was united in marriage to Edward C. Ritsema on March 1, 1941 and was blessed with 65 years together. Family, her church, bridge, golf and traveling with Ed were some of her passions. Surviving are her 4 children, Paul Ritsema, Karen (Guy) Webster, Ron (Sheila) Ritsema and Mary (Tim) Molnar; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law Virginia Ritsema and Phyllis Nuyen her best friend since childhood.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8PM on Friday, October 20th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00PM Saturday, October 21st at Mattawan Community Church (23680 Front St.) with Pastor Jonathan Lam officiating. A private family interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in Evelyn's memory may be directed to Ministry with Community, or Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, or Heartland Hospice.
**MEMORIALS**
Ministry with Community
500 N. Edwards St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-343-6073
www.ministrywithcommunity.com
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-2974
www.kzoogospel.org
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
8075 Creekside Commons, Suite 120
Portage, MI 49024
269-324-5705
www.heartlandhospice.com
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
23680 Front Ave.
Mattawan, MI, US, 49071
of Kalamazoo
Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday September 30, 2017. Evelyn was born on November 18, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert and Winifred (Klop) VanNus. She was a dedicated volunteer in her church (Greenwood Reformed); her children's schools and various community activities. She worked part time as a library aid in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Evelyn was united in marriage to Edward C. Ritsema on March 1, 1941 and was blessed with 65 years together. Family, her church, bridge, golf and traveling with Ed were some of her passions. Surviving are her 4 children, Paul Ritsema, Karen (Guy) Webster, Ron (Sheila) Ritsema and Mary (Tim) Molnar; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law Virginia Ritsema and Phyllis Nuyen her best friend since childhood.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8PM on Friday, October 20th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00PM Saturday, October 21st at Mattawan Community Church (23680 Front St.) with Pastor Jonathan Lam officiating. A private family interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in Evelyn's memory may be directed to Ministry with Community, or Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, or Heartland Hospice.
**MEMORIALS**
Ministry with Community
500 N. Edwards St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-343-6073
www.ministrywithcommunity.com
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
526 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-345-2974
www.kzoogospel.org
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
8075 Creekside Commons, Suite 120
Portage, MI 49024
269-324-5705
www.heartlandhospice.com
Visitation
OCT 20. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Visitation
OCT 20. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Memorial Service
OCT 21. 02:00 PM
Mattawan Community Church23680 Front Ave.
Mattawan, MI, US, 49071
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