Barbara Jean Brinkhous Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jean Brinkhous (Pipestone, Minnesota), who passed away on February 19, 2022 at the age of 63. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Brinkhous to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John DeRuyter and Margaret DeRuyter (Van Dyke); and her sister Karen DeGroot. She is survived by: her husband Kenneth Brinkhous of Hardwick, Minnesota; her daughter Chassidy Greaver (Joel) of Bear River, Minnesota; her grandchildren, Layla, Jane, Ema, Elias and Norah; her siblings, Tammy Helzer (Randy) of Miliken, Deb Gerdes of Holland, Greg DeRuyter (Lee Anne) of Okabena, Bryan DeRuyter (Kim) of Okabena, Brent DeRuyter (JoAnne) of Ruthton, Jeff DeRuyter (Shelli) of Holland, Todd DeRuyter (Osiris) of Holland, Rich DeRuyter (Steph) of Ruthton, Lynn Jolitz (Kevin), Gary DeRuyter (Bernie) of Lake Benton, Doug DeRuyter (Judy) of Holland, Connie Fletcher of Holland, Dave DeRuyter (Marge) of Holland and Chad DeRuyter of Holland; and her brother-in-law Wayne DeGroot. She is also survived by her family and was blessed with her husband, daughter, son-in-law and five grandchildren.
