Joanne Vlietstra Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne Vlietstra (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on October 1, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Vlietstra to show support.
She was predeceased by: her son Joel R. Vlietstra; and her brother David Balkema. She is survived by: her husband Clarence Vlietstra; her children, John Vlietstra (Cheryl) of Kalamazoo, Douglas Vlietstra (Sarah) of Kalamazoo and Jennie Vlietstra of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Levi (Rachel), Jessie (Timothy), Adam (Ruth), Andrew, Nella, Jacob, Luke, Caleb, Emma and Caitlyn Vlietstra; her great grandchild Hendrik; her siblings, Donald Balkema (Sue), Mary Vlietstra (Marvin) and Esther Uramkin (John); and her sister-in-law Nellie Balkema. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Reformed Heritage Christian School, in c/o the funeral home.