Thomas Kersjes

Thomas Owen Kersjes, Age 87 of Ludington, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born on January 19, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of the late Leo & Anna (Baar) Kersjes. He was a graduate of Grand Rapids Creston High School and attended Michigan State University. He married Barbara Sutton on September 14, 1951 at Saint Alphonse Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. He was employed as a bowling alley mechanic, and during summer month re-finished bowling alley’s. Thomas was a communicant of Saint Simon Catholic Church in Ludington. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife; Barbara Kersjes of Ludington, seven children; Jerome (Pam) Kersjes of Spencerport, NY, Daniel Kersjes of Rockford, MI, Jane Kersjes of Plymouth, MI, Julie (Michael) Haselhuhn of Saginaw, Jack (Melinda) Kersjes of Cincinnati, OH, Glen Kersjes of Cedar Springs, Roger (Amy) Kersjes of Walker, MI, ten grandchildren, & two sisters; Teresa Brown and Rosemary (Jim) Raap. He was also preceded in death by three sisters; Irene Pawlowski, Dorthy VanderLinde, & Sister Frances Kersjes, and one brother; Edward Kersjes. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:00 at Saint Simon Catholic Church with Father Wayne Wheeler celebrant. Burial will be in Pere Marquette Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Friday morning from 10:00 AM until time of service. The Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center (www.oakgrovefh.com) is in charge of funeral arrangements.