Emma Jellema (nee Van De Weert) of Jenison, Michigan (formerly of Orange County, NY) went to be with her Lord on February 4, 2018. She was 90 years old.
Born on September 20, 1927 in Midland Park, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna (Drenth) Van De Weert.
She was married to the late Ben Jellema.
Emma was a homemaker and a member of Goshen Christian Reformed Church before moving to Michigan. She was currently a member of the 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Jenison, Michigan.
She is survived by her brothers: Cornelius Van De Weert and wife Ruth of the state of Florida, Garry Van De Weert and wife Eleanor of Geneseo, NY, and Martin Van De Weert and wife Anna Mae of Warwick, NY; and her sister, Ellie King and husband John of Wyckoff, NJ. She was predeceased by her sister Minnie Pruiksma, her brothers, Peter, Barney, Herman, John and Albert Van De Weert. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 9:00-11:00 am at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, followed by funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Florida Cemetery, Florida, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Emma’s memory to Goshen Christian Pre-School, 2430 State Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924 or Goshen Christian Reformed Church, 2440 State Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924