Margaret Ruth Edema, age 100 of Byron Center, Michigan, went to be with the Lord August 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edema of Byron Center; parents Peter and Jessie Postma of Elgin, Illinois; sister, Gertrude Gorter of Bradenton, Florida; and brothers George and Henry Postma.
Surviving are her sons Peter (Mary) and David, and two daughters Mary (Daniel) Sytsma and Ruth (Ken) Frederick. “Meme” will be missed by her grandchildren and their families: Scott and Rachel Edema, Steve and Hilary Edema, Stacey and Tim Wiggers, Rev. George and Abby Edema, Rick Edema, Katie and Caleb Leonard, Jonathan and Rebecca Sytsma, Jessica Frederick, Benjamin and Kristin Frederick, Matthew Frederick, Tina and James Kim, Rex and Junie Hecht; and many great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her friend and caregiver, Kristy Kozak; special friend, Sid Vander Laan; and many friends at the Oaks.
Marge was a member of the Heritage Christian Reformed Church of Byron Center.
A service of thanks to God for her life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Heritage CRC, 3089 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI, followed by a light lunch. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with her family from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 at Heritage CRC. The family will also greet friends from 10-11 a.m. before the service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Grandville Calvin Christian School, Dutton Christian School, or the Gweimen Centre. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.