On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Joan Hoppenrath went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hoppenrath; father, Myron Klunder; mother, Johanna Hoogerland; brothers Marvin (Geraldine) Klunder and Gerald “Jake” Klunder. She is survived by her children Sandra (Rick) Zuverink, Kathy (Jed) DeBoer, Chuck (JoAnn) Hoppenrath, Paul (Beth) Hoppenrath; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Sally Smith, Ruth Biesbrock, Kathy Vos, Butch (Sandra) Klunder, Marge (Sherman) Haveman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at South Harbor Church, 1907 64th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Harbor Church. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.