Phyllis Jean VanderVliet's obituary , Passed away on April 19, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phyllis Jean VanderVliet

May 14, 1938 - April 19, 2026 (87 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Phyllis Jean VanderVliet's obituary , Passed away on April 19, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home

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Phyllis Jean VanderVliet

May 14, 1938 - April 19, 2026 (87 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Phyllis Jean VanderVliet Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 19, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Phyllis Jean VanderVliet (Grand Rapids, Michigan). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jeanette Rykse (Steenwyk) and Neil Rykse; her parents-in-law, Joseph and Marie VanderVliet; her brother George Rykse; and her brother-in-law Gordon Arnoys.

She is survived by: her husband Henry VanderVliet; her children, Debra Meindertsma (Richard), Henry VanderVliet (Sandi), Mike VanderVliet (Rhonda) and Jennifer Koning (David); her siblings, Marge Arnoys and John Rykse (Pat); and her siblings-in-law, Kit Rykse, Gary and Marlene Knottnerus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home



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