Dennis Aardema Obituary

Aardema, Dennis Bruce Mr. Dennis Bruce Aardema, age 70 years of Fremont, Michigan and formerly of Portage, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois passed away on Friday morning, February 4, 2011 at Spectrum Health - Gerber Memorial in Fremont, Michigan. He was born on January 4, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Ceasar "Gus" and Agatha (Lulkowski) Aardema. Dennis was a US Army Veteran, and he loved karaoke and singing "oldies". He had been employed by Illinois Central Railroad for 8 years, and then worked for Allied Tubing in Harvey, Illinois for 25 years until his retirement. Survivors include 2 sisters: Renee (Donald) Steffens of N. Muskegon, MI., Cheryl (R.E.) Stephens of Fremont, MI.; 3 nephews: Richard, Ken, & Scott; and 2 nieces, Sherry & Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Suggested Memorials: The Alzheimer's Association, or The American Cancer Society. You may sign the online guest book at www.kroeze-wolffis.com. Arrangements are by Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc., 637 E. Main Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412 (888) 544-5388

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2011.
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I'd like to send my sympathy. Continue to remember the wonderful memories as God does.

Kristina Lundy

February 17, 2011

To the family,

I was very sorry to read about your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at Isa. 33:24 which say that soon no one will say 'I am sick.' You have my deepest sympathies.

The Bourke family

February 16, 2011

Eric, Sherry and Nicholas Musilek. RIP Uncle Denny...

Sherry Musilek

February 14, 2011

Wow! Yes, please extend my condolences to his survivors, Cheryl, Renee and his neices and nephews. And to any others that weren't mentioned.

maryellen Aardema

February 6, 2011

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