Coralee De Jonge

Coralee De Jonge, 95, of Holland passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Resthaven Care Center in Holland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, October 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 246 W. Main Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464 with Reverend Jeremy D. Cobb and Reverend Thomas VandenBerg officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 2-4 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Online condolences at PikeFH.com

Coralee was born September 21, 1931 in Drenthe the daughter of the late Henry and Dena (Horling) Walcott. After her mother’s unexpected death in 1934, she was raised by Richard and Nellie Nies. On September 15, 1950 she married Lavern De Jonge and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2024. Coralee was a faithful member at First Baptist Church in Zeeland for many years. She was a meticulous seamstress. Word puzzles and hand stitching occupied her later years. Family was important to her and she always enjoyed hearing what activities her grandchildren were involved in.

Survivors include her children: Connie (Russ) Wolbers, Karen (Denny) Minnema, Mark (Jan) De Jonge, and Rachel (Kraig) Pike; grandchildren: LeeAnn (Tim) Suman, Joel (Whitney) Wolbers, Ellen (Cory) Slotman, MaryJo (Ben) Lacy, Nicole (Taviin) Simmons, and Alex (Ashley) Pike; 12 great grandchildren; and sisters: Geri Walcott and Hazel Marett.

Coralee was also preceded in death by a son, Jack De Jonge; son-in-law, Jack Van Dyke; grandson, Michael and his wife, Kandie, Van Dyke; sister, Maggie Lokers; and brother, Leon Nies.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI.