This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEKEMA, BORG, KLEIN, WALTERS, WELCH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22902/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEKEMA, Henrietta Of Portage, MI Died June 9, 2008 at the Bronson Adult Medical Unit in Kalamazoo. She was born October 4, 1915 in Chicago, IL, to the late Sam and Diena (Borg) Klein. She was united in marriage to James Dekema on October 4, 1940, who preceded her in death on April 7, 2002. Also preceding her in death were brothers, Jacob and John Klein; sisters, Diana Klein and Effie Walters. Henrietta is survived by her children, Kyle (Jan) Dekema of Kalamazoo and Keith (Jan) Dekema of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Megan, Jacob, Amber and Natalie; brother, George (Evelyn) Klein; sister, Betty Welch; brother-in-law, Harris Walters; and many nieces and nephews. Henrietta and James were founding members of Hope Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and in later years, became members of Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo. She loved and cared for her family and when time permitted, she loved to garden at her lake home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, the 12th, 2:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral ! Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo , Rev. Timothy Bero, officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, the 11th at the Westside Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A committal service will take place on Thursday, the 12th, 11 o'clock at East Martin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Community Presbyterian Church, 2131 Alamo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. 343-1508 www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/11/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.