It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Simon Vander Ploeg of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Shelbyville, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 81, on November 21, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Johanas "Joe" Ploeg and Bertha Vander Ploeg (Scholten); and his siblings, Jake Vander Ploeg, Cornie Vander Ploeg, Jerald Vander Ploeg, Alice Kraima, Josephine Vander Ploeg, Henry "Hank" Vander Ploeg and Bonnie Earl.

He is survived by : his wife Norma James; his children, Kim Reed (Craig) and Tim Vander Ploeg (Jane); his grandchildren, Angela Smith (Dan), Ashely Reed, Adam Reed (Vanessa) and Cody Vander Ploeg; and his siblings, Shirley Knowlton, Alvin Vander Ploeg, Judy Oglesbee and Duane Vander Ploeg. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Contributions in memory of Sam may be made to Grace Harbor Church in Kalamazoo.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Winkel Funeral Home