Kraker, Alvin "Al" and Lillian J. Mr. Alvin "Al" Kraker and his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Lillian J. Kraker, both age 91, went home to be with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, just four days apart, passing away peacefully, Al on Monday, August 3, 2015, and his dearest Lillian on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Al was born to Harm and Dena (Tuinstra) Kraker on Thursday, June 26, 1924, in Allendale, Michigan. Lillian was born to Nicholas and Crystal (Andrews) Herman on Friday, July 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both have been longtime residents of the Grand Rapids area.
Al graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and Lillian from Creston High School, both in 1942, and shortly thereafter, Al joined the military. As a truehearted countryman, he proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. On January 12, 1962, Al and Lillian married, and ever since have remained truly committed to one another. Before their retirement, Al and Lillian worked for Rapistan, Al was their Purchasing Manager, and Lillian was an Executive Secretary. Al and Lillian had great faith with a strong dedication to God, always trusting in him completely. They had been longtime members of Central Reformed Church before moving to Rockford, where they became members of Rockford Reformed Church. Al was also a member of the Rockford Rotary Club.
They were preceded in death by their parents; his brother Harold Kraker; his sisters Marian Brower, and Louise Bronkema; her brothers Frank and James Herman; and sister Mary Herman. There will be a time of visitation on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for Al and Lillian will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 11 Mile Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Pastor Paul Bradford will be officiating. There will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service at church.
Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Army, full military honors will be performed for Al. Interment will be side-by-side in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423; the Christian Rest Home Foundation, 1000 Edison Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; or to Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417. Pederson Funeral Home pedersonfuneralhome.com, 127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-1515
Published in Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015
Al was born to Harm and Dena (Tuinstra) Kraker on Thursday, June 26, 1924, in Allendale, Michigan. Lillian was born to Nicholas and Crystal (Andrews) Herman on Friday, July 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both have been longtime residents of the Grand Rapids area.
Al graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and Lillian from Creston High School, both in 1942, and shortly thereafter, Al joined the military. As a truehearted countryman, he proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. On January 12, 1962, Al and Lillian married, and ever since have remained truly committed to one another. Before their retirement, Al and Lillian worked for Rapistan, Al was their Purchasing Manager, and Lillian was an Executive Secretary. Al and Lillian had great faith with a strong dedication to God, always trusting in him completely. They had been longtime members of Central Reformed Church before moving to Rockford, where they became members of Rockford Reformed Church. Al was also a member of the Rockford Rotary Club.
They were preceded in death by their parents; his brother Harold Kraker; his sisters Marian Brower, and Louise Bronkema; her brothers Frank and James Herman; and sister Mary Herman. There will be a time of visitation on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for Al and Lillian will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 11 Mile Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Pastor Paul Bradford will be officiating. There will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service at church.
Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Army, full military honors will be performed for Al. Interment will be side-by-side in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423; the Christian Rest Home Foundation, 1000 Edison Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; or to Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417. Pederson Funeral Home pedersonfuneralhome.com, 127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-1515
Published in Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015
Kraker, Alvin "Al" and Lillian J. Mr. Alvin "Al" Kraker and his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Lillian J. Kraker, both age 91, went home to be with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, just four days apart, passing away peacefully, Al on Monday, August 3, 2015, and his dearest Lillian on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Al was born to Harm and Dena (Tuinstra) Kraker on Thursday, June 26, 1924, in Allendale, Michigan. Lillian was born to Nicholas and Crystal (Andrews) Herman on Friday, July 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both have been longtime residents of the Grand Rapids area.
Al graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and Lillian from Creston High School, both in 1942, and shortly thereafter, Al joined the military. As a truehearted countryman, he proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. On January 12, 1962, Al and Lillian married, and ever since have remained truly committed to one another. Before their retirement, Al and Lillian worked for Rapistan, Al was their Purchasing Manager, and Lillian was an Executive Secretary. Al and Lillian had great faith with a strong dedication to God, always trusting in him completely. They had been longtime members of Central Reformed Church before moving to Rockford, where they became members of Rockford Reformed Church. Al was also a member of the Rockford Rotary Club.
They were preceded in death by their parents; his brother Harold Kraker; his sisters Marian Brower, and Louise Bronkema; her brothers Frank and James Herman; and sister Mary Herman. There will be a time of visitation on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for Al and Lillian will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 11 Mile Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Pastor Paul Bradford will be officiating. There will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service at church.
Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Army, full military honors will be performed for Al. Interment will be side-by-side in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423; the Christian Rest Home Foundation, 1000 Edison Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; or to Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417. Pederson Funeral Home pedersonfuneralhome.com, 127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-1515
Published in Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015
Al was born to Harm and Dena (Tuinstra) Kraker on Thursday, June 26, 1924, in Allendale, Michigan. Lillian was born to Nicholas and Crystal (Andrews) Herman on Friday, July 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both have been longtime residents of the Grand Rapids area.
Al graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and Lillian from Creston High School, both in 1942, and shortly thereafter, Al joined the military. As a truehearted countryman, he proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. On January 12, 1962, Al and Lillian married, and ever since have remained truly committed to one another. Before their retirement, Al and Lillian worked for Rapistan, Al was their Purchasing Manager, and Lillian was an Executive Secretary. Al and Lillian had great faith with a strong dedication to God, always trusting in him completely. They had been longtime members of Central Reformed Church before moving to Rockford, where they became members of Rockford Reformed Church. Al was also a member of the Rockford Rotary Club.
They were preceded in death by their parents; his brother Harold Kraker; his sisters Marian Brower, and Louise Bronkema; her brothers Frank and James Herman; and sister Mary Herman. There will be a time of visitation on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Pederson Funeral Home, The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for Al and Lillian will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 11 Mile Road NE, Rockford, MI 49341. Pastor Paul Bradford will be officiating. There will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service at church.
Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Army, full military honors will be performed for Al. Interment will be side-by-side in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to the Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423; the Christian Rest Home Foundation, 1000 Edison Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; or to Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417. Pederson Funeral Home pedersonfuneralhome.com, 127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-1515
Published in Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015
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