Carol Mae Ritsema Obituary
We bid farewell to Carol Mae Ritsema of Kalamazoo, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 5, 2026 at the age of 87. Carol 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 Carol Mae Ritsema to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Dewey Munting; her husband Robin Ritsema; and her siblings, Alice Munting, Beatrice Koning, Nancy Kramer, Claudine Powers and Gerald Munting.
She is survived by: her mother Sinnie Munting (TeBos); her children, Mark Ritsema (Darlene), John Ritsema (Vickie Smittendorf), Cherlyn Ritsema, Lisa Horton, Michelle Covell (Bill) and Sara Raden (Cormick); her grandchildren, Andrea Rose, Jeremy Ritsema (Melisa), Zachary Ritsema (Kasey), Trevor Ritsema (Melissa), Nathaniel Horton, Andrew Covell (Shawna), Samantha Covell, Cameron Raden, Alexandra Raden (Taurean Resseguie) and Cade Raden (Megan); and her great grandchildren, Ellie Rose, McKenna, Owen, Noah, Charlie, Morgan Ritsema and Genesis Clark. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Donations in memory of Carol may be made to Animal Rescue Project (The Charles and Lynn Zhang Animal Rescue Center).
