Arlene Jager

Arlene Jager obituary

Arlene Jager

Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oakland Christian Reformed Church

4460 38th Street, Hamilton, MI

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Oakland Christian Reformed Church

4460 38th Street, Hamilton, MI

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Yntema Funeral Home

Arlene Jager Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yntema Funeral Home on Sep. 11, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Arlene Jager, age 86, of Dorr, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. Arlene was a graduate of Zeeland High School and lifelong member of Oakland Christian Reformed Church. Her greatest joy in life was family time, eating delicious meals together, playing games & chatting while working puzzles together. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 2024. Arlene is survived by her: Children Cindy (Jim) Caywood Linda (Phil) Hunderman Wanda (Steve) Ver Beek Grandchildren Tonya (Dan) Mannes Josh (Heather) Caywood Amanda (Mark) Nyhof Nathan (Kristen) Hunderman Benjamin (Stephanie) Hunderman Traci (Travis) Elenbaas Zachary Ver Beek Hannah Ver Beek Great-Grandchildren Weston Mannes, Nolan Mannes Grace Caywood, Audrey Caywood, Ben Caywood Natalie Nyhof, Adelynn Nyhof, Owen Nyhof Braxton Hunderman, Bennett Hunderman, Elly Hunderman Zabe Scaggs, Eira Hunderman, Jayce Lennox Elenbaas Brother-in-law Glenn (Sue) Jager Visitation is scheduled for 11:30-12:30am Saturday, September 13, at Oakland Christian Reformed Church, 4460 38th St., Hamilton, MI. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm also at the church. Rev. Mark Vande Zande will officiate. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Corewell Hospice. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at www.yntemafh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Arlene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Arlene Jager's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oakland Christian Reformed Church

4460 38th Street, Hamilton, MI

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Oakland Christian Reformed Church

4460 38th Street, Hamilton, MI

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Yntema Funeral Home