A memorial service to celebrate and honor both Al and Kay will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49004, beginning at 1:00 p.m, with Rev. Paul Fazio officiating. Private interment is at Alamo Cemetery. The family would like to thank the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, especially the staff at the CLC Building 83-1 where Al lived out his last days. “The men and women who work there are the most caring and compassionate people we have ever met. They took great care of Dad and made his last few months a bit of heaven on earth. We can never thank them enough.” the Wielinga Family. Memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center, c/o the funeral home.