Evelyn Jannenga

Evelyn M. Jannenga, age 91, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by her devoted family, on June 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. She was born in DeMotte, IN, to Rudy and Elsie Zylstra on August 12, 1933. She graduated from DeMotte High School, West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing, Oak Park, and Hope College.

Evelyn worked in labor and delivery and later taught newborn nursing and maternity nursing, volunteering several years teaching American Red Cross prenatal classes.

Evelyn married Arnold (Arn) Jannenga in 1973 in Berwyn, IL. Arn preceded her in death in 2005. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret, and her husband, Harvey (Mac) McInnis, and in-laws Paul and Evelyn Schmidt and nephew, Jim Schmidt. She is survived by children Daniel Jannenga, Diane (Matt) Blocksma, and Kelly Piersma; grandchildren Keegan Kortman; Raina, Hannah, Jori, and Nick Piersma; Rachel Chaprnka; Zoe Jannenga; Payton Stark; and Anneka Blocksma. Evelyn is survived by great-grandchildren Macy, Tariq, and William. She is also survived by siblings Robert (Katherine) Zylstra, Rudy (Diane) Zylstra, and Earl (Shirley) Zylstra. Along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation at Dykstra Funeral Home (Northwood Chapel) 295 Douglas Ave., Holland, MI 49424, on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral services will be held at Beechwood Reformed Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424, on Thursday, July 3rd, at 11am, with an hour of visitation prior, and a graveside immediately following.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Beechwood Church Mission Fund or the Evangelical Child and Family Agency, Wheaton, IL.