John Ernest Challa Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2024 in Jenison, Michigan

John Ernest Challa Jr.

September 2, 1940 - April 14, 2024 (83 years old)

Jenison, Michigan

John Ernest Challa Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2024 in Jenison, Michigan

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John Ernest Challa Jr.

September 2, 1940 - April 14, 2024 (83 years old)

Jenison, Michigan

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John Ernest Challa Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Ernest Challa Jr. of Jenison, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 83, on April 14, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Ernest Challa Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Ruthann; and his son Jeff. He is survived by: his wife Sarah Reeves; his children, Patty Williams, John Challa III (Beth), Chuck Tobias (Dale Lynne), Denise Baatz (Barry), Joseph Williams (Cheryl), Cheriann Reeves and Ericka Chase (Tom); and his grandchildren, Larry Werkema (Ashley), Thomas Werkema (Vicki), Nichole Werkema, Martin Volz (Sheila), Thomas Volz (Heather), John Challa IV, Lauren Challa, Rob Conner, Sean Conner, Tabitha Verolme, Justin Shields (Bobbie), Chris Conner, Cherie Conner, Chucky Conner, Travis Conner, Tanesha Tobias, Christopher Challa, Kathleen Crawford (Daniel), Taylor Little (Kyle), Merissa Valenzuela (Chris) and Rabeka Reeves. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren.

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Cook Funeral Home (West Building)
4235 Prairie St SW, Grandville, MI 49418

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