Henriette Maria Groot (Hekman), age 89, of Caledonia, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Eiko Hekman; brothers, Hank, Gerard, and Case Ruijs; sister, Maria Mervau; and also 2nd husband, Andrew Groot. Surviving is a daughter, Ann Marie Hekman (Chuck) and sons, John (Terri) Hekman and Ike (Becky) Hekman; sister, Gerda Kuypers and brother, Toon (Thea) Ruijs. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Kina Eefsting, Fennie Hekman, Annie Ruijs, Nelly Ruijs and Clasina Ruijs.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd. N.E. Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends may also visit at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00.
Those desiring are asked to consider a contribution to Faith Hospice in memory of Mrs. Groot.
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