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 Marilyn J. Boersma
Visitation: Thursday, May 21, from 1 to 3, and 5 to 7 PM at Stroo Funeral Home. Friday, May 22, from 10 to 10:45 AM at Dutton United Reformed Church
Service: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11 AM at Dutton United Reformed Church  6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 

Cemetery: Dutton Cemetery
Memorials: United Leukodystrophy Foundation  1440 W Taylor St, Suite 4297, Chicago, Illinois, 60607  https://ulf.org/donate/

 Marilyn J. Boersma, age 88, entered into her eternal reward on Friday, May 15, 2026. Marilyn was an active member of Dutton United Reformed Church for over 50 years. She played both piano and organ, served on the Evangelism committee, sang in the choir, helped with Kids Life Bible Club, attended many Bible studies, and served in many other ways. Dutton has been so good to her in these last years with cards, visits, transportation and we are truly grateful. We would also like to thank Faith Hospice and Breton Woods Assisted Living. Marilyn was preceded in death by her son, Rich Boersma; son-in-law, Doug VanderBand; granddaughter, Heather DeWitt; parents, Peter and Henrietta Kramer; brother, Henry Kramer; and sister, Laurie Kramer Putney. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Christi (Randy) Egtvedt, Sue (Dale) DeWitt, Steve (Karen) Boersma, Duane Boersma, Dan Boersma; her grandchildren, John (Emily) VanderBand, Brad (Meredith) VanderBand, Becky (Jeremy) Fullalove, Joey (Jacklyn) VanderBand, Ashley (Mike) Oosterbaan, Erinn (Darron) Schroeder, Eric (Karah) Boersma, Stephanie (Ryan) Wright, Adam (Caitlin) Boersma; 22 great-grandchildren; her brother, Peter (Wilma) Kramer; her sister-in-law, Ina Kramer; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 to 3 PM and 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, May 21, at Stroo Funeral Home. As well as on Friday, May 22, from 10 AM to 10:45 AM at Dutton United Reformed Church. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE, Caledonia, with David Meengs officiating. Interment will be in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation. 

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