Joyce I. Oudsema

Birth date: Oct 19, 1941 Death date: Jan 19, 2026

Joyce I. Oudsema, age 84, passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born in Muskegon, MI, to Walter and Jennie (Medema) VanderLeest on October 19, 1941. She married Wayne Oudsema on July 5, 1958, and the t Read Obituary

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Karen Johnston

11w ago

Wayne and family, you have our sincere condolences. I have many good memories of Joyce and mom and all their shenanigans. The four of them visiting on the patio on the lake and all the jokes and laughter. She always made me laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you wayne and all the family. Love Tim and Karen J.

Denise Hughey Crain

11w ago

I remember her co-leading our 4-H knitting club. Her and
Mrs. Stine. Had a lot of fun!

Jenn Schultz

11w ago

Oh Grandma…where to even begin? I made some toast this morning and cut it diagonally, just like you used to. You show up a lot in my life and I know you will continue to do so.

From the countless days of biking over, swimming in the pool, playing games, or baking butter cookies together…my life is exponentially better because of you. I will always be grateful for the many things you taught me (wrapping presents) and tried to teach me (knitting- gosh your patience!)

Thank you for the years of winter coats, the warm CMU mittens, taking me to get my ears pierced, and the MANY long talks we had about life, family, and love. Thank you for the hours of sitting on the floor and playing with the great grandkids. Thank you for your fiery competitive spirit and even cheering for that dumb team from Ohio. Most of all thank you for always being there. No matter what, I knew I could always call you and you’d be right there.

It won’t be the same without your strong will, fierce love for family, and comments about how Grandpa drives you crazy (but we all know how much you two loved one another). I already miss you so much but will forever be thankful for your legacy and memories.