Cornelius Adema

Passed away Saturday morning, February 2, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. Cornelius was born October 27, 1919 in Doezum, the Netherlands a son of Jan and Jeike (Rozema) Adema. On September 5, 1945 Cornelius was united in marriage to his loving wife, the former Adriana Slierendregt. Cornelius worked as a Firefighter and Chemist in the Netherlands. Upon moving to Chicago he worked as a Construction Supervisor. Upon retirement he moved to Clearwater, FL and moved to Kalamazoo in 2002. In Kalamazoo, Cornelius was a member of Heritage Christian Reformed Church. Cornelius was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Adriana; his parents; and 2 sisters and a brother. Surviving are 6 children, Joanne (Gerald) Horneman of St. Joseph, MI, Adriana (Robert) Persenaire of Kalamazoo, MI, Wendy (Richard) Roon of Oak Lawn, IL, John (Toy) Adema of Green Bay, WI, Sidney (Pamela) Adema of LaGrange, IL, Robin (Joseph) Crawford of Nashville, TN; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters and a brother; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednedsay, 11:00AM at Heritage Christian Reformed Church, 2857 South 11th Street with Pastor Simon Tuin officiating. Interment will follow in Genesse Prairie Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. The family requests memorials be directed to Elim Christian Services, 13020 South Central Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463.