Josie Vander Plaats passed away in Ripon at the age of 97. 

   She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Vander Plaats, her parents George and Jennie Kramer, her brother, John Kramer, her sisters, Tena Kramer, Sylvia Hannink, Jacoba Kramer, and her great grandson, Luke Barnes. 

   She is survived by her sisters, Alice Kootstra and Henrietta Vis, her brother’s, Jacob Kramer and Ted (Theresa) Kramer, and her children, Janice (Gene)

Thompson, Dennis (Judy) Vander Plaats, Gene (Debbie) Vander Plaats, Glenn Vander Plaats, and Betty Blake. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

    There will be a private viewing at Deegan's Funeral Chapel from 9-9:30 a.m. a memorial service on Wednesday, January 18, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Ripon at 11:00 a.m. 

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday, January 14, 2023