Gertrude Nagelkirk's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gertrude Nagelkirk

September 9, 1925 - June 7, 2025 (99 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gertrude Nagelkirk's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel

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Gertrude Nagelkirk

September 9, 1925 - June 7, 2025 (99 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gertrude Nagelkirk Obituary

The passing of Gertrude Nagelkirk of Grand Rapids, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 7, 2025 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gertrude Nagelkirk to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Keegstra and Elizabeth Keegstra; her husband Renald J. Nagelkirk; and her daughter Karen Kay Nagelkirk. She is survived by: her daughters, Darlene Lenters (Jim), Diane Nagelkirk (Juli Wemmer) and Rosemary Tymes (Phil); her granddaughters, Karen Shaffer (Dan) and Jill Gunderson (Jason); her great grandchildren, Ellie Shaffer, Lucy Shaffer, Lincoln Gunderson and Colton Gunderson; her nieces and nephews, Mary Calsbeek (John), Ron Gruizenga (Shirley), Nancy Gelderloos (Glen), Ken Keegstra (Sue), Mary Keyes, Norma Alles (Dave), Wayne Keegstra (Ruth), Bruce Keegstra (Nancy), Ann Keegstra and Michelle Keegstra; and her sister-in-law Thelma Snoeyink.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to D.A Blodgett - St. Johns or Faith Hospice in her memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel



Fri

June 13

Memorial service

10:00 AM

Zaagman Memorial Chapel
2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Fri

June 13

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Zaagman Memorial Chapel
2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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