Ruth Adema Obituary

In loving memory of Ruth Adema (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who departed this world on April 21, 2026 at the age of 98. Ruth 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.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Westveld and Sadie Westveld (Terpstra); and her husband Robert Adema (Robert). She is survived by: her daughters, Norma Kruithoff (Al), Audrey Newenhouse (Larry) and Cheryl James; her grandchildren, Tim Kruithoff (Amy), Becky VandeBunte (Ryan), Amanda Horton (Matt), Rachel Kern (Rob) and Janet James; her brother Burt Westveld; and her sister-in-law Lois Adema. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.