Clara Carley's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Hudsonville, Michigan

Clara Carley

February 19, 1935 - October 11, 2025 (90 years old)

Hudsonville, Michigan

Clara Carley's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Hudsonville, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Langeland-Sterenberg & Yntema Funeral Homes

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Clara Carley

February 19, 1935 - October 11, 2025 (90 years old)

Hudsonville, Michigan


Clara Carley Obituary

We bid farewell to Clara Carley of Hudsonville, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 11, 2025 at the age of 90. Clara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Carley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Kreuze and Grace Kreuze; and her husband Maurice. She is survived by: her children, Debra VanderKooy (Randy), Dale Carley (Michelle) and Terry Carley (Julie); her grandchildren, Luke VanderKooy (Sarah), Sara Engelsman (Paul), Rachel Paquette (Nick), Jamie Elhart (Ethan), Josh Crothers (Taylor), Tyler Carley (Shannon) and Tara Carley (Dereck Rouwhorst); and her sister Jerene Tamminga (Marv). She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Forest Grove Christian Reformed Church (3515 Perry St, Hudsonville, MI 49426). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Langeland-Sterenberg & Yntema Funeral Homes



Wed

Oct 15

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Forest Grove Christian Reformed Church
3515 Perry St, Hudsonville, MI 49426

Thu

Oct 16

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Forest Grove Christian Reformed Church
3515 Perry St, Hudsonville, MI 49426

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