Ilene Marie Van Bruggen, age 73, passed away on April 22, 2022, at Clark Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on February 28, 1949, to Cornelius and Agnus (Kalsbeek) Van Bruggen. Ilene was raised in Cutlerville, Michigan with siblings, Edwin Van Bruggen (Gladys Meiste, deceased); James Van Bruggen, deceased (Nola Spykerman); Laura Lameyer, deceased (Jerry Lameyer); and Karen Baker (Arnold Baker). She attended Cutlerville Christian School and South Christian High School and was a member of Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church. She became a member of Church of the Servant in 1986. Ilene worked for many years supporting roles at Pine Rest Christian Hospital and at Saint Mary's Hospital. Ilene gave her heart and hands to the cause of World Peace throughout her adult years. She volunteered her time and talents in association with the Institute for Global Education, Peace Partners, Peace Presence, Peace Vigil, and the Peace Ribbon. She was known at Church of the Servant for heading up the Amnesty International table. Ilene was greatly loved and will be missed for her gentle and kind spirit, and her willingness to be of help to others by her immediate family and several dear nieces, nephews, and friends. A time of remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Zaagman Memorial Chapel at 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm and a chapel service at 3:00pm, with a luncheon to follow. Memorial gifts and contributions can be sent to the Refugee Support Team within the Church of the Servant (3855 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546).