Fred Conklin's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Jenison, Michigan

Fred Conklin

April 25, 1941 - September 29, 2025 (84 years old)

Jenison, Michigan

Fred Conklin's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Jenison, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Laan Funeral Home

Share

Fred Conklin

April 25, 1941 - September 29, 2025 (84 years old)

Jenison, Michigan

Fred Conklin Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Fred Conklin of Jenison, Michigan, whose life came to an end on September 29, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Fred Conklin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Karen Conklin; and his parents, Fred Conklin and Haloise Conklin. He is survived by: his wife Linda Conklin; his children, Heather, Tom Sandberg and Clint Conklin; his stepchildren, Emma Halstead and Michael Reed; his grandchildren, Drew, Haley Sandberg, Austin, Nikoma Conklin, Ty and Hanna Conklin; and his sisters, Deanna Swoveland and Cleo Conklin.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the VanderLaan Funeral Home (4917 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Laan Funeral Home



Sun

Oct 05

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

VanderLaan Funeral Home
4917 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426

Mon

Oct 06

Funeral service

12:00 PM

VanderLaan Funeral Home
4917 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Fred Conklin’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

A person wrote a message from the heart

500 CHARACTERS

Words of sympathy

October 1, 2025

John N Leslie wrote a sympathy message

“Clint, Heather and your families; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I believe that your parents are reunited and continue watching over their family. I think about your mom often and I know that she is so proud of you both. Sending you our love and lots of hugs. John and Leslie Hage”


500 CHARACTERS

Make sure relatives of Fred Conklin know they have sympathy messages here.

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Fred Conklin.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Fred Conklin and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help