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1941
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2018
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Ronald DeJonge Obituary
Born in Holland, Michigan he attended Holland Public Schools and later attended Kendall School of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. After serving in the Michigan National Guard, he worked at Lear Siegler Furnace as a graphic designer. Later he worked as a self-employed builder specializing in cabinet making and remodeling. He was a very talented artist and designer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marinus and Pat DeJonge.
Surviving are his partner, Daris Cichock; brother, Michael and Linda DeJonge of Caledonia, Michigan; sister, Linda and Joe Coffey of Port Charlotte, Florida; two nieces and two nephews.
Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, January 12 at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. A memorial service, with Rev. Adrian Van Houten officiating, will follow at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left online at www.langelandsterenberg.com.
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Mark McKelvey
June 5, 2018
Am so sorry to hear about Ron's passing so much after the fact. We knew Ron through our friend Tom and he was always a bright light and gracious with his hospitality. To Daris and Ron's Family - we hope that memories of good times helped you to smile while you've adjusted to this loss. We're thinking of you all. - Mark and Betsy McKelvey
Doug Beyer
January 15, 2018
So sorry to read of Ron's death. I would run into him every few years and always enjoyed talking to him. I never saw him without a smile and warm hello. As a side note he died on my birthday - how sad. Doug Beyer
Jon Nalley
January 12, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of Ronald L DeJonge ...
Nancy Hansen
January 11, 2018
Dear cousins, We are so sorry for your loss. Love from Kevin and Nancy (Beyer) Hansen
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Judy Bakker
January 11, 2018
Dear Linda, Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. The last I saw all of you was at the Holland hospice house when our Mothers were on their final life journey. My thoughts of times when our families did things together. Always Judy Van Oosterhout Bakker
Firework Engineer, July 4th 2014
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January 10, 2018
July 4th, 2013
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January 10, 2018
We'll miss you Ron.
Relaxing with friends, July 4, 2013
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January 10, 2018
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