August 7, 1950 - December 17, 2021 A funeral service to celebrate her faith and life will take place on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hope Reformed Church, 910 Jenks Blvd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, with Rev. Kent Frens officiating. Visitation will be held at Hope Church on Tuesday, December 21 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. Interment will be at Ft. Custer National cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Reformed Church or DC Strong. |
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WITTEVEEN, Lorraine C. Age 71, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 17, 2021. Lorraine was born in Kalamazoo on August 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Garrett and Gezella (Arens) Boekeloo. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School and later attended nursing school, earning her LPN. Lorraine worked on the Labor and Delivery floor at Bronson Methodist Hospital and with Dr. John Cooley for many years. She had a strong faith in the Lord and was a long-time member of Hope Reformed Church. Lorraine loved to read the bible and attended Bible Study Fellowship. She also sang in the church choir and played piano. Lorraine had a great sense of humor and you couldn’t go anywhere without someone knowing her. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. On April 10, 1970, Lorraine married Paul H. Witteveen, who survives. She is also survived by sons, Michael (Jennifer) and Mark (Crystal) Witteveen; grandchildren, Isabelle, Amelia, Garrett, Ava and Jacob Witteveen and brother, Larry (Donna) Boekeloo. A funeral service to celebrate her faith and life will take place on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hope Reformed Church, 910 Jenks Blvd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, with Rev. Kent Frens officiating. Visitation will be held at Hope Church on Tuesday, December 21 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. Interment will be at Ft. Custer National cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Reformed Church or DC Strong. |