Annelle Mae (Koedyker) Dekker

Annelle Mae Dekker, age 69, of Grand Haven, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, and South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at a care facility in Grand Haven. She was born on August 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Calvin and Florence (Koster) Koedyker.

Annelle graduated from Illiana Christian High School (was then located in Lansing, IL) and later, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Trinity Christian College and her Master of Arts in Teaching (music education) from Calvin College (now, Calvin University). Annelle loved music, and more importantly, loved teaching it to her students through piano and organ lessons. Faith, music, and her church communities were always central to her life. In the final days of her life, Annelle expressed her complete assurance that she would be spending eternity in heaven, her soul at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Annelle took great joy in playing the organ for several churches over the years, including Grace Episcopal Church of Grand Rapids and Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church. She also enjoyed reading mystery novels and cherished the fond memories of time spent with the beloved family dog, Napster, with whom she had shared a special bond.

Annelle is lovingly remembered and missed by her son, Jordan Dekker (significant other, Ashley Anderson) of Berkley, MI; two brothers, John (Marilyn) Koedyker and Harvey (Larissa) Koedyker; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

The Memorial Service for Annelle will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, as well as immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to Grace Episcopal Church of Grand Rapids or the Christian Education Fund c/o Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church.

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