Jacquelyn Marie Balkema Obituary
In loving memory of Jacquelyn Marie Balkema (Norton Shores, Michigan), born in Muskegon, Michigan, who departed this world on June 1, 2024 at the age of 90. Jacquelyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father William Brown; her husband Lee Balkema (Roger); her child Shelley Schuitema; and her sisters, Betty Collett (Chuck) and Marilyn Smith (Marv).
She is survived by: her mother Reathel Brown; her children, Steve Schuitema (Sue), Kevin Schuitema (Sharon), Russ Schuitema (Lori), Lori Kling (Mark) and Sherri VanderWier (Jim); and her grandchildren, Scott Schuitema (Gabrielle), Jake Schuitema, Christopher Schuitema, Reed Schuitema (Brenna), Lindsay Mattfolk (Jordan), Tony Polinori (Carly), Madison Polinori, Morgan Michael (Morse) and Danielle Medacco. She is also survived by "Mema"; and eight great grandchildren.
