Cynthia Brondsema

Cynthia “Cindy” Brondsema age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike McCloskey; father, Ron Bloom; father-in-law, David Brondsema; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Cindy is survived by her husband of 29 years, John Brondsema; children, Rachel McCloskey, Kelly McCloskey, Kerry Leigh (Austin) James, Danielle (Steven) Moon, Johnny (Ashley) Brondsema; grandchildren, Elijah, Penelope, Connor, Levi, Roman, Isaac, Josephine, Millie. Also surviving is her mother, Vernell Bloom; mother-in-law, Dianne Brondsema; siblings, Ron (Barb) Bloom, Beth (Steve) Van Slyke, Peggy (Tom) Corpe, sister-in-law, Laurel (Steve) Verburg; and many nieces and nephews. The family will gather on Friday December 12, 2025 from 1-3 and 5-7, with sharing of memories starting at 7, at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Van Strien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield Ave NE. Contributions in her memory may be made to Ele’s Place of West Michigan. Celebrate Cindy’s life by sharing a favorite story or picture on her dedicated memory page at heritagelifestory.com