Josie Windemuller

Josephine “Josie” H. Windemuller, age 91, went to live with Jesus on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Josie was born February 27, 1934 in Edgerton, Minnesota to the late Gerard and Hattie [Demots] Mesman.

Along with her parents, Josie is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Everett ‘Ed” Windemuller who passed away in 2019. She is also preceded in death by all of her 8 brothers and sisters.

Josie is survived by her three daughters, Debra Thompson, Sheri (Bill) Evans and Karen Windemuller as well as by her grandchildren, Jonathan (Paola) Thompson, Kai Lynn (Jon) Davis, Mensah (Bianca) Thompson, Jessica Bustraan and fiance Keith Truskoski, Stephanie (Brent) DeKryger, Heather (Rolando) Chapa, Emily Westerhof and Jacob Westerhof and great-grandchildren, Ellie and James DeKryger, Lucas and Levi Thompson, Charles Chapa and Sage Davis. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Josie had been an active member at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church for many years.

According to Josie’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A memorial Celebration of Life and reception for Josie is being planned to take place at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, (2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504) on Monday June 30, 2025 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

Memorial contributions in Josie’s memory may be made to World Renew, (8970 Byron Commerce Dr. SW., Byron Center, Michigan, 49315).

Please visit Josie's web page to read more of her life story, leave a memory or condolence at www.heritagelifestory.com