Ann Arbor, Michigan
1932 - 2024
Johanna Frances Ludema, née Kroese, passed into glory on November 29, 2024, at the age of 92 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born in Hull, Iowa, on January 29, 1932, Johanna was the third of six children born to Ivan and Albertha Kroese. She married Kenneth C. Ludema in June of 1955, and together they...
Read MoreJanet, Your mom was so precious to me, such a beautiful woman of God. She introduced me to Pioneer Girls which was some of my favorite childhood memories. God bless you and keep you. Take good care, Sonya
Sonya Payne
December 14, 2025
Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything. C.S. Lewis
Moira Kalakoda
January 30, 2025
Your family is in some of my most precious childhood memories. I was blessed to see your Mom and Karen at the funeral of another friend at CRC a few years back. So happy that I was able to tell her of her impact on our lives and get a hug. My heart is with all of you. Shaheen Das Eisenstein
Shaheen Das Eisenstein
December 14, 2024 | Friend
Jo was a treasured friend, unassuming mentor and model of a Christ-like life to many. We were both Coffee Break Bible study leaders with International women for 25 years, although she began earlier.
Marilyn Cummins
December 12, 2024 | Friend
