Evelyn Ekkens Obituary
In loving memory of Evelyn Ekkens of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who departed this world on June 5, 2024 at the age of 91. Evelyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Evelyn departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Evelyn may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Evelyn leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Antonides and Esther Antonides; her husband Richard Allen Ekkens; and her brother Allen Antonides. She is survived by: her sons, Michael (Cindy) and Mark (Susan); her grandchildren, Dustin (Abby), Nathan (Angela), Erin Rivard (Joe), Kristen Wartella (Kyle), Jacob (Molly) and Brett (Sophia); and her brother Gordon Antonides (Bobbi). She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
