Henrietta "Rae" DeJonge

Henrietta "Rae" DeJonge, age 95, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She is survived by her children, Bruce and Deb Brown, and David and Nancy DeJonge; her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michael Brown, Mark and Cailin Brown (Elliott, and Amelia Rae), Matthew and Liesl DeJonge, Micah DeJonge, Philip DeJonge and his fiancé Rebecca Broadwick, and many nieces and nephews. Rae was preceded in death by her husband Howard in 1994, she was the last surviving member of her family of 10 siblings, and the last of Howard's family. Rae was a longtime member of First Reformed Church in Zeeland. Rae's family would like to thank the staff at Riley's Grove for the loving care she received during her stay there. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. The funeral service to honor the life of Rae will be held at noon, Friday, August 22, 2025, at First Reformed Church, 125 Lincoln Ave, Zeeland. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Special Education Ministry or Upward Bound. www.yntemafh.com