Jeannette Leonarda Kreps

Jeannette Leonarda Kreps Jeannette Leonarda Kreps passed away peacefully the morning of October 13, 2010 at the age of 90. Jeannette began her life in Miele Netherlands, the youngest daughter of six children of Alphonse and Maria Joordens. In 1945, she met and married Robert Earl Kreps in Maastricht, Netherlands, who preceded her in death in 1975. Jeannette and Robert raised four sons in various locations including the Netherlands, Germany, Virginia and Battle Creek Michigan. Jeannette will be fondly remembered by her children: Robert (Sharon) of Tampa Florida, Bruce (Hallie Christine) of Battle Creek Michigan, Michael (Dr. Kerry Gilbert) of Kalamazoo Michigan, and Marcus (Debbi) of Kalamazoo Michigan. Jeannette is also survived by her niece, Marijke VanDillen of Battle Creek Michigan. Jeannette was the proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren, Wendy Burkhardt, Monique Kabbe, Jennifer Kreps, Michael Kreps, Devon Kreps, Gabrielle Steele, Kevin Kreps, Morgan Kreps, Robert Kreps, Kelsey Kreps, and Logan Kreps and eight great grand children all of whom will miss her dearly. Jeannette will be remembered for her sense of humor, her competitive nature for golf and bowling, her love of animals, her talent as a portrait artist, and her ability to meet people in every aspect of life and create a friendship. Jeannette was an inspiration to all of us, and her legacy will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to "Richland Animal Hospital Angel Fund" 8421 N. 32nd Ave, Richland, MI 49083, or any animal help organization of your choice. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday October 18, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Richard Henry Funeral Home on Capital Ave. in Battle Creek, MI. Family will greet guests at 12:00. Following the service internment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Territorial Road in Battle Creek.