Kenneth Jay Westmaas's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2023 in Marion, Michigan

Kenneth Jay Westmaas

October 14, 1937 - May 17, 2023 (85 years old)

Marion, Michigan

Kenneth Jay Westmaas's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2023 in Marion, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson Funeral Home

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Kenneth Jay Westmaas

October 14, 1937 - May 17, 2023 (85 years old)

Marion, Michigan

Kenneth Jay Westmaas Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Jay Westmaas of Marion, Michigan, born in Highland, Michigan, who passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Adam Westmaas and Tena Westmaas (Vredevoogd); his wife Henrietta Mae Lucas; his daughter Valerie Scholten; his siblings, Evelyn Benthem (Hilbert), Claressa Cnossen (Sid), Gert Vanderveen (Henry) and Rich Westmaas (Evelyn); and his siblings-in-law, George Lucas, Maurice, Joan Hamming, Fred, Alvis Lucas, Harold and Jane Quist.

He is survived by: his children, Wanda Westmaas of Marion, Larry Westmaas (Karen) of Marion, Alan Westmaas (Sally) of Marion and Cynthia DeRuiter (Dave) of Lake City; his son-in-law Mark Scholten of McBain; his grandchildren, Danielle Hoekstra (Dan), Katlyn Westmaas, Brandon Westmaas (Demi), Jessica Westmaas, Ryan Westmaas (Kimber), Rachel Westmaas Yun (Haam), Melanie Schmid (Kyle), Alyssa Cnossen (Garet), Kendra Westmaas, Christopher DeRuiter, Allison DeRuiter, Emily DeRuiter, Stevie Scholten and Lucas Scholten (Grace); his brother Marvin Westmaas (Char) of Byron Center; and his sister-in-law Freda Eisenga (Bruce) of Marion. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at the Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson Funeral Home



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Burkholder Family Funeral Home
211 N Pine St, McBain, MI 49657

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May 22

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Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church
9034 23 Mile Rd, Marion, MI 49665

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May 22

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Vogel Center Christian Reformed Church
9034 23 Mile Rd, Marion, MI 49665

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