Joan Ruth Kirchhoff Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 18, 2022, at the age of 91, Joan Ruth Kirchhoff of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Richard; her son Terrence Bruce; and her parents, Herman Poggenpohl and Inez Poggenpohl. She is survived by : her children, Steve Kirchhoff (Marleen), Bruce Kirchhoff (Jane), Paul Kirchhoff (Melanie), Ruth Jakems (Chuck), Susan Kozak (Dave), Joe Kirchhoff (Karla) and Rich Kirchhoff (Lisa); and her grandchildren, Sharon, Marleigh Plachecki (Dan), Jill McCarthey (John Spomer), Anne McCarthey (Adam), Liz Hulliberger (Brett), Sarah Alcorn (Eric), Meredith Tallman (Aaron), Sally Kirchhoff, Julie Zuke (Chris), Kateri Valdez (Ed), Christina Jakems-Johnson, Stephanie Stacks (Freddy), Chuck Jakems (Kelly), Abbey Kozak, Andrew Kirchhoff (Gail), Samantha Huitema (Andrew), Tom Jakems (Jackie), Austin Kirchhoff, Matthew Kirchhoff (Lauren), Ben Kozak, Erin Kirchhoff, Brandyn Kirchhoff and Kellie Kirchhoff. She is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren.

For memorial donations, please consider Faith Hospice or St. Jude Children's Hospital.