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Plainwell, MI
Patty (Votes) Bronkema passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 with her loving family by her side in Kalamazoo. Surviving are her loving husband of 50 years Bruce Bronkema; her children, Mike (Jodie) Bronkema, Lori (Todd) King; grandchildren, Mike Bronkema, Kori Jenkins, Jeff Bronkema, Bryce Bronkema, Christofer King; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Maxine Jordon. Friends may meet with her family Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 1 to 2 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A Private Family burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at:
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Amy Curtiss-Rooker
September 12, 2012
I have so many happy memories to recall thinking back over the years. What a sweet and fun loving person she was. I'm so sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Audrey VanWalbeck
September 11, 2012
Bruce, Mike AND Family it has been a long time but Mark and I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. you are in our prayers.
Gwen Jameson
September 11, 2012
I have many great memories of Mrs. Bronkema from when I was in school. Playing football in the yard with Mike, Mindy and Lori. She was always very sweet to me, even though I was a kid. I am so sorry for your loss Bruce, Mike and Lori. Love Gwen (Plotts)Jameson.
Dave & Shirley Giesbrecht
September 11, 2012
Sorry for your loss Bruce. She was a wonderful lady. Giz and Shirley
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Rose HAYES
September 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person.
Konrad & Linda Jockus
September 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Bruce
Thomas Cody
September 11, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to your family in this time and need sorry for your loss.
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