Albert M. Hekkema

Birth date: May 18, 1929 Death date: Mar 13, 2017

Mr. Albert Menno Hekkema, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home Monday, March 13, 2017. Al was born May 18, 1929 to Minte and Clara (Polet) Hekkema in Muskegon. On December 5, 1953, he married his beloved Marie Doud and she s Read Obituary

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Julie Austin

449w ago

in honor of Albert.

Al will be missed by many. One memory comes to mind. We walked past each others in a parking lot in Mesa Arizona. He was as shocked to see me there as I was to see him, thinking we should both be in Twin Lake Michigan. After we both did a double take and took 3 steps backwards. We had a great laugh and later had dinner at Al & Marie's place. A very fun evening and a very special memory. Say Hi! to my Mom & Dad. I know they will be so happy to see you again! Condolences to Marie and family.

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Shelly Arnold

449w ago

The Overkamp family of Western Michigan will miss your presence at family funerals. We have so enjoyed talking with you over the years about our Dutch family connections and the many pictures and information we have shared with each other. You will be missed by your Overkamp family.
Rick and Shelly (Low) Arnold (Holland)
David D. Low (Wayland)

Vicki Belasco

449w ago

in honor of Albert.

Mike, Jen & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts.
With Sincere Sympathy,
John & Vicki Belasco

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Ron

449w ago

Mike & Jen, Sorry to hear about the death of your Dad and Father-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

Your friends, Ron & Sharon Morzfeld

Cynthia.Marquard

449w ago

OUr hearts go out to Marie and the children and grandchildren. I always loved hearing about your adventures with the antique cars Al told me once that the greatest Christmas gift he ever got was his son Mike. Marie, I hope that you continue to enjoy life in North Muskegon..

Warm regards,
Cynthia Marquard and Darlene Stille
New Buffalo Michigan

Jim Crowell

449w ago

My heart and prayers go out to you Marie and your family. Al was my buddy and I will miss him going to the auto auctions with me and making me laugh. At times he was like a dad to me. He loved his family and his cars. He truly will be missed.
Jim Crowell

Rebecca Durden

449w ago

Such wonderful and fond memories growing up next door to the Hekkemas. My best buddy and partner in crime Nan and I had sleepovers almost every weekend. Poor Mr. Hekkema spent the night telling us to be quiet. Always a good sport about it. I will miss how he would reminisce about Nan's and my childhood antics as if he loved us...even me. He and Mrs. Hekkema always made me feel special when I walked through the door. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Mrs. Hekkema, Mike, and Nan. Becky Durden

Nanci Delong

449w ago

Marie, I was sad to hear of the passing of Al. You have many memories of his active life to help you through this sad time. Nanci DeLong

Richard Mullally

450w ago

Created a new album - New Album Name.

Richard Mullally

450w ago

Al became one of the strongest supporters of the Muskegon County World War II Veteran Project, giving me the master list of 153 living and deceased WW II veterans from the DAV list he was in charge of. With leads to the families and many humorous comments thrown in, he helped me track down 101 of them and place their military pictures in the museum along with 7,500 others. He delighted in hearing about the progress of the search in our many meetings. He was a devoted "recruiter" for several years, helping all these older men receive their recognition. Al loved to see me drive into McDonald's and Steak-n-Egger with my Model A and we had much to talk about. Richard Mullally

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