Gertrude "Gertie" Mokma, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2022, at Medilodge Nursing Home. Gertie was born September 1, 1930.
Gertrude "Gertie" Mokma, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2022, at Medilodge Nursing Home. Gertie was born September 1, 1930.
ZEELAND The pandemic has made it difficult for families across the country to see one another. But in one Zeeland retirement community, a handful of parents and their children have found a workaround.
Carla Kraker and Judy Frego enjoy their work managing the front desk and cleaning at Royal Park Place, 500 Parkside Drive. But what really brightens the sisters days are the glimpses they catch of their parents.
Henne and Rudy Kleinheksel joined the community four years ago. It s very nice to be able to see my mom and dad when other people didn t, Kraker said. We could come in here and see them and talk to them and make sure everything was OK. Just to see them and have dinner and to know I d continue to see them three times a week, it s been a blessing.