Carl John "Poppie" Aardema

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Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The VanZantwick Chapel

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September 29, 2025

Carl Aardema Obituary

Mr. Carl John "Poppie" Aardema, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on the family farm in Falmouth, Michigan on August 3, 1938 to Martin and Genevieve (DeRuiter) Aardema. Carl... Read Carl Aardema's Obituary