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Marjorie Ruth
Bergsma
Nov 26, 1931 — Jun 29, 2025
Marjorie Ruth Bergsma, age 93, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on June 29, 2025. She was born in Grundy Center, Iowa on November 26, 1931, to Herman and Jennie Beninga. She attended Calvin College and after raising her family, she attended Grand Rapids Junior College of Nursing. She worked for 25 years at Butterworth Hospital, touching many lives. She, along with her husband of 36 years, Pastor John H. Bergsma, served churches in Volga, South Dakota and East Saugatuck and Grand Rapids, MI and came to know many wonderful people. Marge spent her retirement traveling with friends and family, attending the sports and music events of her grandchildren, volunteering at New2You, participating in and serving at Mayflower Congregational Church, and enjoying cappuccino with friends. Marge is preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Pastor John H. Bergsma; and by her siblings, Harlan (Rosie) Beninga, Bernard (Betty) Beninga, and Delores (Don) Main. She will be missed by her dear friend Sylvia Semplonius and lifelong college friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Denise (Mark) van der Laan, Michele (Joel) Zuidema, Janeen (Paul) Van Swol, Mark (Kim) Bergsma, 15 grandchildren and spouses, 21 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Marge's family thanks God for the wonderful people at Rest Haven Homes and Faith Hospice who so lovingly cared for our mom the last few months of her life. The service to remember and celebrate Marge's life will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025,11:00 am at Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546) with Rev. Bob Huisman officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, from 4-7 pm at the funeral home, as well as one hour prior to the service on Thursday (10-11 am). Suggested memorial contributions to New2You or Faith Hospice .
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