Emma Ridderbos Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emma Ridderbos of Portage, Michigan, who passed away on April 21, 2021, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Ridderbos to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christiaan Bloem and Wilhelmina Bloem (Balkema); her husband John Ridderbos; her siblings, Fobbo, Peter, Ann and Wilhelmina; and her brother-in-law Tom Ridderbos (Ruth).
She is survived by: her children, Grace Gustafson of Gobles, MI, Eleanor Gray (late Michael) of Surprise, AZ, Marcia Ellwanger (late Kirk) of Pinconning, MI, Judy Thompson (Greg) of Angola, IN, Jerry Ridderbos (Kim) of Portage, MI, John Ridderbos (Dee) of Paw Paw, MI and Jim Ridderbos (Tracey) of Paw Paw, MI. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
