Julie Ann Bergakker

Julie Ann Bergakker, age 40, of Wyoming, MI, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 9, 2025. A graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School and Davenport University, Julie loved sports, especially Michigan State University and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She enjoyed listening to podcasts, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Bergakker; her grandparents; and a special niece, Kendall Frost. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother and step-father, Kathy Bergakker and Jim Yonkers; sisters, Stacey Goodson and Brenda Bergakker; step-sister and step-brother, Jamie Yonkers-Senzig (Joseph), Jonathan Yonkers (Alyssa); nieces and nephews, Janelle Goodson, Troi Goodson, Drake Goodson, Donnie Alford, Da'Shine Shelton, Naomi Goodson, Isaiah Goodson, Nayeli Chavez-Evangelista, David Blair, Kyson Cummings; seven great nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Minnie; as well as many extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14, from 5 - 8 pm and Wednesday, October 15, from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in Kent Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Julie may be made to the American Cancer Society.