Emma Jellema

Emma Jellema (nee Van De Weert) of Jenison, Michigan (and formerly of Orange County, N.Y.) , went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. She was 90 years old
Born on Sept. 20, 1927, in Midland Park, N.J., she was the daughter of Cornelius and Anna (Drenth) Van De Weert.
She was the widow of Ben Jellema.
Emma was a homemaker and a member of Goshen Christian Reformed Church before moving to Michigan. She was currently a member of the 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Jenison, Michigan.
She is survived by her brothers Cornelius Van De Weert of state of Florida, Garry Van De Weert of Geneseo and Martin Van De Weert of Warwick; her sister Ellie King of Wyckoff, N.J. She was predeceased by her sister Minnie Pruiksma, her brothers Peter, Barney, Herman, John and Albert Van De Weert. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Feb. 9 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Warwick.
Interment followed in the Florida Cemetery in the Village of Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Emma’s memory to Goshen Christian Pre-School, 2430 State Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924 or Goshen Christian Reformed Church, 2440 State Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924
For further information or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.