Elinor Bonthuis's obituary , Passed away on November 25, 2022 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elinor Bonthuis

July 31, 1933 - November 25, 2022 (89 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elinor Bonthuis's obituary , Passed away on November 25, 2022 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Matthysse-Kuiper-Degraaf Funeral

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Elinor Bonthuis

July 31, 1933 - November 25, 2022 (89 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elinor Bonthuis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 25, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Elinor Bonthuis of Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Deelen and Gertrude Van Deelen; her sister Marilyn Van Deelen; her daughter-in-law Kathy Bonthuis; and her brother-in-law Ken Bonthuis.

She is survived by: her husband James; her children, Tom Bonthuis (Jeanette), Deb Burke (Mike), Sue Barnes (Randy) and Pat Kremers (Dan); her grandchildren, Rachael Steenwyk (Scott), Emily Hapner (Jim), Brendan Bonthuis (Courtney), Sarah Bonthuis, Carly Garvelink (Josh), Cami Callow (Adam), Chris Barnes, Isaac Kremers, Josh Kremers and Eliza Kremers; her brother Richard Van Deelen (Janice); her sisters-in-law, Marge Bergsma (Jim) and Margaret Bonthuis; and her close friend Margaret Wallace. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a children's charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matthysse-Kuiper-Degraaf Funeral



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LaGrave Christian Reformed Church
107 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church
107 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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