Caroline D. Bolema's Obituary
Caroline D. Bolema, age 95, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Spring Lake. She was born on November 19, 1927 to Carl and Elna (Johnson) Jensen, and resided in the Muskegon area her entire life. Caroline was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School in 1945. She worked at both Norton Pattern and Enterprise Brass Works before retiring. Caroline was a member of the American Business Women’s Association and Bethany Christian Reformed Church. She enjoyed going out for breakfast with family and friends and traveling, especially to Ireland. On June 16, 1950, she married Jack Bolema and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1974. SURVIVORS include five children, Jacquelyn (Sean) Bolema-Corrigan of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Janet (Rick) Albertie of Muskegon, Jill Bolema of Grand Haven, Timothy (Joyce) Bolema of Muskegon, Christopher (Jennifer Marine) Bolema also of Muskegon; two grandchildren, Christopher (Cortney) Albertie of Muskegon and Eric Albertie of Naples, FL; two great grandchildren, Abigal and Calvin Albertie; along with many nieces and nephews. Caroline was also preceded in death by her son, Jack Jr. Caroline will be buried with her husband at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100. Share memories with the family online at www.SytsemaFH.com.
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