John Allan Hoebeke

John A. Hoebeke, 87, of Kalamazoo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, January 13, 2019. John was born November 17, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late William and Gertie Hoebeke. He was an area resident for all 87 years of his life.

John graduated from Kalamazoo Christian Schools in 1949. He was a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church. John was an electrician for 40 years and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also volunteered with World Renew, Victory Bible Camp, and Second Impressions.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Christina V. Hoebeke, whom he married July 22, 1960 in Sully, IA.

He is survived by his 3 daughters, Lori (Bill) Gove of Kalamazoo, Sally (Chris) Clark of Caledonia, and Marcia (Todd) Raifsnider of Kalamazoo; 8 grandchildren, Lindsay (David) Beauchamp, Ryan Gove, Lauren Clark, Ethan (Emily) Clark, Austin Clark, Monica Lawrence, Jonathan Lawrence, and Megan (Jason) Leigh; sister, Margean Powers; brothers-in-law, Ralph (Bernice) VanSoelen of Newton, IA and Donald (Pat) VanSoelen of Council Bluffs, IA; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Marvin) Sjaardema of Denver, CO and Millie VanSoelen of Sully, IA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 16 from 2-4PM & 6-8PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. The funeral service will take place Thursday, January 17 at 11:00AM at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 1724 Whites Rd. Private interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association, or Grace Christian Reformed Church.