Julane (Julie) Wiersma

Julane (Julie) Wiersma, age 81 of Zeeland passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 7, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Peter, her children, Chad and Cindi Wiersma, Brett and Jodi Wiersma, and Travis and Kristin Wiersma, grandchildren Kristin and Travis Kuiper, Adam and Karli Wiersma, Zach Wiersma, Connor and Julia Ryan, Terah Ryan, Jenni and Peter Wierenga, Tyler and Marissa Wiersma, Sam and Hannah Wiersma, Ben and Courtney Wiersma, Lydia Wiersma and her fiancé Michael Byrne, Vincent Milito, Molly Milito, and Christian Milito, and 12 great grandchildren, her brother Ary and Dixie Mulder, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James and Ruth Wiersma, Rick and Micki Wiersma, and Sue Wiersma. Julie was preceded in death by her son Shawn Douglas Wiersma in 2004, her parents John and Ada Mulder, her parents-in-law Sam and Jeanette Wiersma, her brother Walter Mulder, and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marlene Mulder, Linda Mulder, Larry Wiersma, Nancy Wiersma, and Bonnie Wiersma. Julie was born in Beaver Dam WI. She graduated from Central Wisconsin Christian High School, Waupun, WI. She and Pete were married and lived in Wisconsin where Chad and Brett were born. They then moved to Zeeland, MI where Shawn and Travis were born. Julie’s greatest desire in life was to be a loving mother to her sons and lead them by the example of her Christian life. She had a servant’s heart and was a longtime member at Haven Christian Reformed Church. Julie served as the class administrator for more than 20 years at Bible Study Fellowship, and she served as a support driver for the Sea to Sea Bicycle Tour, driving across the country twice. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland and from 11-11:45 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Haven Christian Reformed Church, 541 Alice Street, Zeeland. The funeral service to honor Julie’s life will follow at 12 pm. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery (Felch Street). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Bible Study Fellowship International, Haven CRC Outreach Fund or the Alzheimer’s Research Association. www.yntemafh.com

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Julane (Julie) Wiersma

January 30, 1945 - February 7, 2026