Mr. John J. Folkema, age 90 of Grand Rapids, and formerly of Grant, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 in Grand Rapids.   He was born John Jacob Folkema in New Era, Michigan the son of Mamie (Bosscher) and John Henry Folkema on March 23, 1919. He married Anne VanAsselt on September 18, 1945 in Grant and she preceded him in death on October 13, 1972. He then married June Elizabeth Roe Oakes on September 14, 1979 in Grant and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1987.  He then married Mae Violet Siebranck Kruse August 7, 1993 in Grant and she preceded him in death March 22, 2002. He was a Dairy Farmer for years until 1972. He was a member of Grant Christian Reformed Church, a member of Newaygo County Farm Bureau for 40 years and served on the Grant Christian School Board.  He served in US Army during WWII from October 12, 1942 until November 4, 1945 being discharged as a CPL.

He is survived by his children Bob & Joanie Folkema of Dorr, Bev & Jim Felkey  of Jenison, Fred & Faye Folkema of Sand Lake, Tim & Sherry Folkema of Casnovia, Dan & Sharon Folkema of Fremont, Jane & Doug Walstra of Grove City, OH, 17 grandchildren & 35 gr.grandchildren,  step children Herb & Karen Oakes, Ellen & John Binbakowitz, Rich & Mary Jane Oakes, Pam & Bill Babcock, Dale Oakes, Bonnie & Gerry Chevrier, Linda & James Uhe, Michkey & roger hilbrand, several step grandchildren and gr. grandchildren, his brothers & sister Harold Folkema of Grand Rapids, Marvin & Donna Folkema, Betty & Nelvin Harmsen all of Fremont.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Grant Christian Reformed Church, on Thursday, March 11, 2010 with Rev. Ronald Baker officiating. Interment: Hillside Cemetery.   Visitation: 5‑8 PM Wednesday at the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant. Memorials: Grant Christian School. Please send condolences to mckinleyfuneral.com.

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