LaVerne "Vern" Bronkema

LaVerne "Vern" Bronkema obituary, Holland, MI

LaVerne "Vern" Bronkema

LaVerne Bronkema Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dykstra Funeral Homes Northwood Chapel on Mar. 22, 2025.
LaVerne (Vern) Bronkema, age 85, of Holland, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.
He was born and raised in Holland, Michigan. He worked the majority of his life with his father, John and brother Dale laying brick and stone for Bronkema Brothers Masonry.
Vern is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joanne; children, Mike (Lona) Bronkema, Carol (Connor) Holt, Cal (Linda) Bronkema, and Linda Geurink (Steve, passed away in 2013).
The family will receive visitors from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, on Monday, March 24, at Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church, 4055 112th Avenue, Holland. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 1:00pm, at Noordeloos CRC, with Reverend Brady Mulder officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, Michigan 49423.
Professional service entrusted to the Northwood Chapel.

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