South Holland, Illinois
CUPERUS - Jonathan W. Cuperus, age 23, of Palos Hills, IL, formerly of Jenison, MI passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Beloved husband of Jessica, nee VanderLaan; loving son of Evan and Shirley Cuperus; loving brother of Jennifer (David) Kuipers and Hillary (Troy) Grevengoed; dear son-in-law of Al and Betty VanderLaan; fond grandson of Elmer and Dena Cuperus and Joseph and Joan Wright; cherished uncle and brother-in-law. Visitation Sunday, January 4, 2004 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Monday, January 5, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Hope Christian Reformed Church, 5825 - 151st St., Oak Forest, IL. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL. Jon was a graduate of Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, MI and Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. He was employed in the admissions department at Trinity Christian College. Jon was full of life, assured in his faith, and brought much joy to his family and friends. Memorials may be given to Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463. More info at 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com
Read MoreShirley and Evan, and girls:
There are no words to express proper condolances at this time, we can only imagine your pain. Hold on to remembering that God has a perfect plan and that we are not our own but belong to our Lord and Savior. May you find solace in knowing Jon is with Him now, and you will see him again some day.
Ruth (Musch) and Tim Dillon
January 08, 2004 | Hudsonville, MI
Dear Jessica and our Trinity Family, Let us keep our eyes on the Lord and look to Him for comfort and understanding.
We love you Jon and will miss you immensely.
Carri & Moitz Meuzelaar (Hilbrand)
January 06, 2004 | Willowbrook, IL
Dear Jessica, Shirley, and Evan:
The college admissions profession joins you in your grief and mourning. Jon had helped many students on the way to achieving their dreams and goals. His life will live on. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around your family and hold you close to Him.
Jeff Rickey
Dean of Admissions
Earlham College
Richmond, Indiana
Jeff Rickey
January 06, 2004 | Richmond, IN
Dear Even and Shirley,
It is so hard to know what to say at such a difficult time. We pray that God will give you the stregth and comfort that you will need today, tomarrow and in the weeks, months and years to come. Hold onto the memories as God holds you and your whole family in His loving arms!
In Christ who stregthens you,
The Koning Family
Tom and Betty Koning
January 05, 2004 | Jenison, MI
Dear Jessica and family,
My wife Kim and I offer our condolences on the passing of Jon, and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Luke Darling
Luke Darling
January 04, 2004 | Iowa City, IA
Dear Jessica, Hillary and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Jon. May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With sympathy,
Joanne Vent
Joanne Vent
January 04, 2004 | Palos Hills, IL
Dear Evan & Shirley, There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your entire family at the loss of Jonathan. Please know you are in many thoughts and prayers.With our deepest sympathy, Herm & Nancy
Herm&Nancy Witteveen
January 03, 2004 | Jenison, MI
Dear Evan, Shirley, Jenny, David, Hillary, Troy and Jessica:
We were deeply saddened when Rob called us about Jonathan. Needless to say we were shocked. Was glad to have seen him last fall at little Grace's baptism. You can be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were pleased you thought about your old neighbors!!
In Christ, Harv and Neva
Harvey and Neva Warsen
January 03, 2004 | Grandville, MI
