Wayne A. Deinema's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Lansing, Illinois

Wayne A. Deinema

June 18, 1931 - February 21, 2026 (94 years old)

Lansing, Illinois

Wayne A. Deinema's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Lansing, Illinois

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Wayne A. Deinema

June 18, 1931 - February 21, 2026 (94 years old)

Lansing, Illinois

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Wayne A. Deinema Obituary

The passing of Wayne A. Deinema of Lansing, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 21, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne A. Deinema to show support.

He was predeceased by: his spouses, Joyce E. Deinema and Van Schouwen; his sisters, Karen L. Deinema and Edith McDermott (late John); and his parents, Peter Deinema and Eda Deinema.

He is survived by: his daughters, Beth Nyquist (late Peter), Marcia Tamminga (Randal) and Janice Van Zuidam (Timothy); his grandchildren, Sarah Huisman (Josh), Jill Schwendeman (Kevin), Lauren Carter, Lindsey Kritikos (Anthony), Elizabeth Counts (Xavier), Nathan Van Zuidam (Katie), Erica Tambrini (Luke) and Jamie Jansma (Luke); his great grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Marybeth, Alyssa Huisman, Grant, Anders Schwendeman, Olivia, Elle Carter, Ava, Vivian Van Zuidam, Jackson, Annika, Aubrey, Charlotte, Brody Kritikos, Lily, Michael, Vince Tambrini, Laney, Casey, Jay Jansma, James and Davis Counts; and his sister Sharon VanDam (Phil).

Memorial donations may be given to First Reformed Church – South Holland.

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