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Henrietta Griffioen

May 22, 2019
Portage, MI

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Age 94, went home to be with her Lord on May 22, 2019. Henrietta was born August 23, 1924, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Ike and Mina (Sootsman) Tillema. She was a lifelong resident of Portage. Family was a very important part of her life. On August 18, 1950, she was married to Henry "Hank" Griffioen, who preceded her in death on September 23, 2014. She was also preceded by infant brother Jacob Tillema, brother Gerald Tillema and sister Hilda Zwaagman. Surviving are three sons, Dennis (Kathleen) Griffioen, Timothy (Tanya) Griffioen and Larry (Missy) Griffioen; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers Donald (Eleanor) Tillema and Jay (Beverly) Tillema; many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 29th at First Reformed Church of Portage (7905 S. Westnedge Ave.) with Pastor Clayton Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00-11:00AM. A private family burial will be in Portage South Cemetery. Memorials in Henrietta's memory may be directed to a charity of your choice. Please visit Henrietta's personalized guestbook at www.langelands.com