Paul Japenga's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2026 in Spring Lake, Michigan

Paul Japenga

February 1, 1940 - October 11, 2026 (86 years old)

Spring Lake, Michigan

Paul Japenga's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2026 in Spring Lake, Michigan

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Klaassen Family Funeral Home

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Paul Japenga

February 1, 1940 - October 11, 2026 (86 years old)

Spring Lake, Michigan

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Paul Japenga Obituary

Paul Japenga of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away on October 11, 2026. Paul, born on February 1, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Japenga and Doris Japenga (Beatty); his daughter Trisha Japenga; and his sister Kay Beecham. He is survived by: his wife Bunny; his daughters, Tamra, Jodi and Erin Japenga (Don West); and his grandchildren, Robert Dawson (Kate), Samantha Purdy (Kris), Hailey Bryant (Jalen), Brittany Abbott (Tyler), Kyiah Masko, Rylan Masko, Jessalyn West and Chloe Taylor (Trenton). He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ (1401 S Griffin St, Grand Haven, MI 49417).

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Klaassen Family Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 15

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

St. Paul's United Church of Christ
1401 S Griffin St, Grand Haven, MI 49417

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