Susan E. Kloosterman
July 24, 1955 – September 10, 2026
A service in witness to Susan’s life and faith will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Prairie Baptist Church, 11210 E P Q Ave, Scotts. Friends may greet the family following the service. Memorial Contributions may be made to Prairie Baptist School, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Susan Elaine Kloosterman age 71 of Climax passed away Thursday afternoon, September 10, 2026. Susan was born in Kalamazoo on July 24, 1955, the daughter of Leon Gerald and Patsy (Chapman) Wilson. On July 28, 1973, she married Gordon B. Kloosterman who survives her. Susan was an avid gardener and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds. She loved crocheting and sewing. She was an animal lover and loved watching the animals in her yard. Over the years she had adopted several cats. She was a collector of Fenton antique glass. In her younger years, she liked going to craft shows where she sold some of her own creations. She and Gordon enjoyed going on cruises in the Caribbean. Susan was a believer in Jesus and looked to him for all her needs. Besides her husband, Susan is survived by her children, Patricia (James Smith) Kloosterman, Jeremy (Angie) Kloosterman, Rebecca (James) Lester; grandchildren, Lillyana Marie Shanafelt, Ella Madison Shanafelt, Gracie AnnMae Kloosterman, Hunter Mitchell Hayes; her mother, Patsy Wilson; brothers, Jeffrey (Denise) Wilson and Mark (Lorrie) Wilson; sister, Gerriann (Robert) Throop; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Susan was preceded in death by her father; sister, Karen Wilson.

To Gord and the Kloosterman family we are saddened to hear of Sue’s passing and offer our condolences in this difficult time ..Sue was a friend that had a heart of gold and it was always a pleasure to talk to her .We enjoyed our time with Sue on several cruises when they visited us in Canada and when we went to their home in Climax.. The world lost a good person in Sue…
A kind and wonderful classmate. My condolences to her entire family.
I will miss Susan and all the fun we had over the years antiquing, going to the Fenton convention and just having lunch and talking. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
Sooo sorry for her family. Prayers being sent up for them all!!! 🙏🙏😥❤️😥🙏🙏