Doris Takens's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Doris Takens

May 23, 1932 - May 31, 2025 (93 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Doris Takens's obituary , Passed away on May 31, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel

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Doris Takens

May 23, 1932 - May 31, 2025 (93 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Doris Takens Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Doris Takens (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph Peter Takens Sr.; her parents, Anna Berg (Wilkins) and Peter Vander Berg; and her siblings, Eleanor Vander Berg, Elaine McDowell and Leonard Vander Berg.

She is survived by: her siblings, Darlene Bykerk, Coral VanDe Burg, Ruth Zerfas, Raymond Vander Berg (Cheryl) and David Vander Berg (Doris); her sister-in-law Marian Takens; her children, Jeanne Prebble (Kelly), Joyce Lont (Tim), Joseph Takens (LuAnn) and Judy Voss (Jim); and her grandchildren, Brandon Takens (Meghan), Christina Takens, Heidi Steenwyk (Andrew), Tracy Niewiek (Brian), Jimmy Lont, Joe Takens (Amber), Tim Takens (Becky), Bradley Takens (Alicia), Janell Takens, Keith Takens, Erika Voss, Colin Voss and Trent Voss (Alexis).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Sunshine Community Church (3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the children's activity center Sunshine Community Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel



Sat

July 12

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunshine Community Church
3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Sat

July 12

Memorial service

11:30 AM

Sunshine Community Church
3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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