Barbara Alkema

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Barbara Alkema, 94, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2026. She is survived by her children, Kay Little, Steven (Ellen) Alkema and Janet (Juan) Alkema – Pagán; grandchildren, Rachel (Scott) Edema, Timothy (Kelley) Alkema, Peter (Alissa) Alkema, Hannah (Ross) Stuart, Karen (Darik) Willson and Sarah Little; great-grandchildren, Madison, Emily, Zachary, Ian, Evelyn, Kirsten, Hunter, Isabella, Clara, Noah, Londyn and Declan; and great-great-grandchild, Roman; brother: Marv (Bev) Malmberg; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Alkema; son-in-law, Chris Little; brother, Paul Malmberg; brother-in-laws, Henry and Louis Alkema; sister-in-laws, Jessie, Sue, and Clara Alkema.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Covenant Church,1933 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026. From 5-7:00 P.M. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes- Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, and on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church.

Interment in Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions in her memory may be made to First Evangelical Covenant Church. To leave a memory, or share a story, please visit, www.heritagelifestory.com