Jessica Lynn Chraca
February 25, 1987 – February 9, 2021
A Celebration of Life will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home with immediate family only due to Covid restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Family and friends are encouraged to leave a condolence message.
Obituary
Jessica (Oudekerk) Chraca, Age 33, passed away Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 25, 1987 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Gerry & Denise (Brugh) Oudekerk. Jessica graduated from Comstock High School in 2005. She then studied at the University of Phoenix earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Finance. She spent her career at the Stryker Corporation as a Financial Analyst. On January 7, 2017 she married her loving husband Mark Chraca. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Redmond, WA due to a promotion with the Stryker Corporation. They spent 2 years in WA before returning home to MI. Jessica most loved her nephews Blake & Colten, her dog Zazu, Disney movies, books, & llamas. She is survived by her parents Gerry & Denise Oudekerk, sisters Jennifer (Chad) Thomas & Sara (Nathan) Hurlbert, grandmother, Marian Hollenbeck, Nephews Blake Thomas & Colten Hurlbert along with several aunts, uncles, & cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Harm & Geertje (Trudy) Oudekerk.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Jessica and I went to school together in high school. She was and has always been so kind and was just someone I could always chat with, and I appreciate her graciousness. I am praying for your family in the days and weeks to come. My heart goes out to you all, and praying the Lord would be close to you all and bring peace.
I was very happy to have you in our lives i was proud to call you my daughter in law I will miss you so much I love you and you will always be in my heart and prayers RIP beautiful angel we will meet agian one day.
Jenn, Chad & Blake, our sympathies and prayers to your entire family. Love and hugs to you…wish we could be there. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
She will be so so missed. Beautiful words though. She was an extraordinary women. Love you all, praying and thinking of you.
Although we hadn’t worked together for a few years now, Jess was one of the first people I met at Stryker. I will always remember how kind and welcoming she was to me and everyone she met. Her smile was contagious. She will truly be missed!
Jess was a great teammate. We worked together for years and she was always a bright and shiny star. Her smile and laugh were a welcome characteristic in our busy days. I am happy I was able to watch her career develop and so blessed that she was a part of my life. Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family.
I am in shock to hear this. I am so sorry for everything the family must be feeling right now. Denise, know you were the best mom to Jess…she loved you greatly and made me wish i had the same relationship with my own parents as well as my sister. I will pray for your family to make it through this strong.
Jessica was beautiful inside and out. I have so many memories of working side by side with her and loved watching all of her accomplishments over the years. Her smile was infectious and always brought a ray of light to our busy days. She will be truly missed. Sending love and prayers to her family.
Gerry & Denise I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Jessica. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Denise and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jessica’s passing. Keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time