Donald Jay Hielkema Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Jay Hielkema of Princeton, Minnesota, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on December 5, 2022 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Cornelius "Casey" Hielkema and Nella Hielkema (Vanden Bosch); his stepmother Clara Hielkema (De Hoog) of Grand Rapids, MI; and his siblings-in-law, Wayne, Florence Van De Riet, Bob Van De Riet of Milaca, MN and Wes Van De Riet of Princeton, MN..
He is survived by : his wife Marilyn Hielkema; his brothers, Roger Hielkema (Hazel) of Hudsonville, MI and Ken Hielkema (Gladys) of Gallup, NM; and his siblings-in-law, Carol Van De Riet of Princeton, MN, Phil Van De Riet of Milaca, MN, Dick of Milaca, MN, Lois Ritzema of Milaca, MN and Lynn Swanson of Milaca, MN. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials preferred to Avail Academy.
