Helen Jean Van Giessen's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Portage, Michigan

Helen Jean Van Giessen

January 27, 1934 - July 23, 2026 (92 years old)

Portage, Michigan

Helen Jean Van Giessen's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Portage, Michigan

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Helen Jean Van Giessen

January 27, 1934 - July 23, 2026 (92 years old)

Portage, Michigan

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Helen Jean Van Giessen Obituary

Helen Jean Van Giessen, born on January 27, 1934, passed away on July 23, 2026. Helen leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Jean Van Giessen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry E. DeVries and Stella DeVries (Boekhout); her husband Garrett John Van Giessen; her daughter Sandra Weeda; and her siblings, Edward, Fred, Henry DeVries, Agnes Sportell, Grace Baas and Marguerite Kuzee.

She is survived by: her children, Sheryl Van Giessen, Gary Van Giessen, Randall Van Giessen (Trudy) and Mary Kieboom (Andrew); her son-in-law Leendert Weeda (Wilhelmina); her grandchildren, Justin Weeda (Karalyn), Cherene Grisnich (James), Brandon Weeda, Jolissa Groeneweg (Joseph), Jeremy Weeda, Daniel Van Giessen, Kaelynn Kieboom, Timothy Van Giessen, Aleshia Kieboom, Samuel Van Giessen, Jonathan Van Giessen (Elisabeth), Ryanne Kieboom and Joelle Kieboom; and her siblings-in-law, Anne Van Giessen, Mary Van Beck, Krystyna Sikkema and James Sikkema (Pamela). She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen's memory may be directed to Providence Christian School. (https://pcskzoo.com) The family would like to thank the health care workers Hayley, Lori, Haley, and Beth, who provided loving care for our mother in her last months.

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Langeland Family Funeral Homes



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Tue

July 28

Visitation

Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services - Portage
411 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Wed

July 29

Funeral service

Netherlands Reformed Congregation
108 Pratt Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Wed

July 29

Graveside service

Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park
3941 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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