Loretta DeYoung Obituary
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Service: 2 PM, Tuesday, September 2, at First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church, 1425 68th St. SW, Byron Center, 49315
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: Faith Hospice 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 https://faithhospicecare.org/
Loretta (Lutke) DeYoung, age 102, of Byron Center, MI was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. She is preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, John. Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her children, Paul (Marilyn) DeYoung, Lois (Ed) Engel, Dale (Sandy) DeYoung, Joel (Beverly) DeYoung, Ivan (Theresa) DeYoung, Beth (Cal) Nagelkirk, Irma (Clayton) Ledy; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Johnson, Agnes Quist; sister-in-law, Julia DeYoung; many nieces and nephews. The family welcomes visitors on Tuesday, September 2, from 12:45 to 1:45 PM at First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church, 1425 68th St. SW, Byron Center, 49315, where the funeral service will begin at 2 PM with grandson, Pastor Jamey Nichols officiating. Interment will be in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Loretta may be made to Faith Hospice.
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Scott Wolford
September 1, 2025
We were able to meet Loretta and Irma at Sunday Brunch with my mom and dad earlier this Summer. We are sorry for your loss. My mom passed away 4 days before Loretta.
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Linda N
August 30, 2025
Privileged to spend time at her bedside playing old hymns. She had a sweet smile.
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