Helen Dieleman

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Helen Louise Dieleman, age 95, peacefully entered her heavenly home, May 8, 2025 with her loving family at her side. Helen was born May 23, 1929 in Grand Rapids to the late Fredric and Lucy (Helmus) Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Franklin Dieleman; brother, Robert Johnson; and brother-in-law, James Pyp. Helen was a member of Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church. She loved sports having played softball, volleyball and basketball, but most of all she loved and cherished her family. Helen is survived by her children, James Dieleman, Bruce (Jan) Dieleman, Mary Jo (Gary) Berkenpas, Calvin (Michelle) Dieleman, Paul (Kathie) Dieleman; grandchildren, Andy (Karla) Dieleman, Lindsay Zomberg, Nick (Bethany) Dieleman, Ross (Rachel) Dieleman, Steve (Emily) Dyk, Amy Dyk, Kathryn Carl, Caleb Dieleman, Calee Dieleman, Madison (Kyle) Kroll, Allison (Jordan) Kamer, Evan (Sarah) Dieleman, Adam Dieleman; and 23 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Gloria (Hank) VanderVelde; sisters-in-law, Joanne Johnson and Charlotte Pyp; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11 AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Van Strien-Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield Ave NE. Friends may visit with her family beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in Fairplains Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Raybrook Benevolent Fund or American Diabetes Association. To read more of Helen’s Life Story, leave a memory or sign the guestbook please visit www,heritagelifestory.com.