Russell Jay Rykse Obituary
In loving memory of Russell Jay Rykse of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who departed this world on May 29, 2025 at the age of 94. Russell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Jay Rykse to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Rykse and Agnes Rykse. He is survived by: his wife Lois; his children, Laurie (Jack Posthumus), Russ (Carlin Rykse), Beth (Dave Van Dam) and Tim (Nancy Rykse); his grandchildren, Brandon, Claire Posthumus, Tara, Dave Williams, Leland, Jodi Rykse, Kami, Bryan Holmes, Kristin, Todd Meulenberg, Milan Rykse, Curtis, Jessica Van Dam, Austin, Kelsey Rykse, Courtney and Zach Medendorp; and his great grandchildren, Bryce Posthumus, Olivia Rykse, Reese Rykse, Christian Posthumus, Grayson Van Dam, Scarlett Posthumus, Abby Derksen, Corbin Meulenberg, Mannix Silverman, Reed Meulenberg, Jonathan Williams, Haven Medendorp, Beckham Posthumus and Jack Williams.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or Holland Home-Raybrook Manor.
