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Josephine Ellen Reynolds Ritzema

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Josephine Ellen Reynolds Ritzema, aged 76, of Lowell, died January 31, 2007. She was born to Edward and Marion Reynolds on May 14, 1930. She lived her entire life in Lowell. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helene; brother, Victor and granddaughter, Katrin. She is survived by...

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My heartful sympathy goes out to you Ellen and your family. I will always remember what a wonderful woman your mom was. I worked with her at Amway. You have alot of memories to keep in your heart.
Love,

I'd like to extend my deepest Sympathy to Mark & Annette Ritzema and all the family in this time of loss. My God hold you close and give you peace.

Thank you Jo for all you gave of yourself not only to those closest to you but to all you came in contact with. My daughters and I will always remember you as a teacher and a friend.

I think there is only one woman who loved to sing as much as my Mom, and that is Jo Ritzema. If it was in St. Mary's Church for over 50 years, alongside a piano during St. Patrick's Day celebrations, at school plays, or at family get-togethers, I cherish my memories of her style: she never withheld her love nor enthusiasm for music. The big Ritzema family, together with our big family, made for some wild get-togethers, and all of us (parents and children) have remained life-long friends. It's...

She was more like an Aunt to me. Smart, smiling and what a cook. So nice to my mom and dad. I'll be gathering her recipes for the rest of my life! God bless your family at this difficult time.
Love,
Laurie

In the rising of the sun and its going down,

We remember them;

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,

We remember them;

In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, we remember them;

In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,

We remember them;

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

We remember them;

When we are weary and in need of strength,

We remember them;

When we are...

Hi Lloyd and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send this message with deepest sympathy.

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.