Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. 
1095 68th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone:  (616) 455-9280 
Fax: (616) 455-2035
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Michael A. Vos - Owner / Manager
 
 Robert K. Stroo - Owner / President 

Monuments & Markers

We are representatives for Black Monument Company.  Our staff can assist you with an appropriate memorial for your loved one, or you can go directly to:

Black Monument Company
2223 Kalamazoo Ave. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7802
www.blackmonument.com

Florists

Eastern Floral & Gift
(616) 949-2200 or toll-free (800) 494-2202
www.easternfloral.com

Ludema’s Floral
(616) 452-2961
www.ludemas.com

Holwerda Floral and Gifts
(616) 878-9696
www.holwerdaflorist.com

Wyoming Stuyvesant Floral
(616) 532-2315
www.wyomingfloral.com

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Suites South
6569 Clay Ave. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(800) 875-6000
www.hiegr.com

Comfort Suites South
7644 Caterpillar Ct. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 301-2255
www.comfortsuites.com
 

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids South
755 54th St. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49509
(616) 261-5500
www.hamptoninn.com
  

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Wyoming
2150 Metro Lane SW; Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 724-1234
www.hyattplacegrandrapidswyoming.com
 

Baymont Inn and Suites / Byron Center
8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW; Byron Center, MI 49315 
(616) 583-9535
www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17830

 

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Service Information

 Norma Jean Kerkstra
Visitation: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Stroo Funeral Home 
Service: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11 AM at Stroo Funeral Home

Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Diabetes  Association https://donors.diabetes.org  P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023

Norma Jean Kerkstra (Meyer), age 88, of Byron Center, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the hospital surrounded by her family.  Norma loved spending winters in Florida. She also enjoyed flower gardening and rides in the Mustang convertible to Holland and Grand Haven for coffee and a Pronto Pup. She used to teach Sunday school at Gaines United Brethren Church.  Her daughter, Sandy Cogswell; and parents, Dewey and Dorothy Meyer; brothers, Roger Meyer, Clayt Meyer; sisters-in-law, Roselyn Meyer, Ria Foster; and brother-in-law, Casey Kerkstra; preceded her in death.  She will be deeply missed by her husband of 67 years, Jack; daughter, Cindy (Randy) Pylman; son-in-law, Doug Cogswell; grandchildren, Mariah Pylman and Andrew Kayser, Josh (Danielle) Cogswell, Nick Cogswell; two great grandchildren; brother, Dick Meyer; sisters-in-law, Carol Meyer, Rita Meyer, Josie Rickett, Edyth Kerkstra; and many nieces and nephews.  The family will greet visitors on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI.  The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Stroo Funeral Home, with Rev. Cal Compagner, officiating. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Norma may be made to the Diabetes Association.  

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
Comments  
# Wenda Fore 2025-01-27 23:14
Dear Jack and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Norma. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family at this very difficult time. I know that she is with the Lord and at peace.
Wenda
# Patrick Siler 2025-01-27 16:39
Very sorry for your loss....
# Jose van Driest 2025-01-27 15:44
This morning I received a message from Edyth. We are so sorry for your loss and send you all our deepest sympathy.

Your cousin from the Netherlands,
José van Driest-Doedeijn s
# Sara Augdahl 2025-01-27 14:05
Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time - may she rest in peace
# Jason A. Ward 2025-01-27 12:42
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jason Ward
Standale Lumber
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