Holly Nagelkerk

March 9, 1976 ~ December 20, 2020

Holly Sue Nagelkerk aged 44 went to be with her Lord Monday, December 21, 2020. Holly was born on March 10, 1976. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Evelyn Nagelkerk, Harry and Miriam Mead. Surviving are her parents, Bill and Harriett Nagelkerk; sister, Heather (Jon) Den Houter; brother, Nathan (Lisa) Nagelkerk; niece, Hope Den Houter; her longtime companion, Gerald Melbourne; and her beloved cat, Lucky; several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Holly was a member of Community Christian Reformed Church and was active in her younger years with Campus Life. She later was involved with Sheldon House and Celebrate Recovery. Also, Community CRC Tuesday AM and Sunday morning Bible studies as well as Brookside CRC “Upper Room Ministry”. Holly spent many years with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign as a Bell Ringer. Holly’s family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 9AM to 11AM at Community Christian Reformed Church, 150 Burt St. SE. Private family services and interment will follow. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Holly’s memory may be made to her church, Community CRC. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

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January 08, 2021 7:00pm

Wow what a blessing.
I’m sorry for your loss and she will be missed.

- Percy

December 31, 2020 7:00pm

Your welcome. I remember you also. How is life treating you?

- Percy

December 31, 2020 7:00pm

I still can’t believe Holly is gone. Jesus blessed my husband, Jon, and I with a beautiful miracle baby, named Hope. Aunt Holly called her baby Hope. She’s 7 months old. I cherish all the times that Hope spent with Aunt Holly.¬†

- Heather Den Houter

December 29, 2020 7:00pm

We were so sorry to hear about  Holly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with  all of you. Much love.

- Nick and Nancy Parker and family

December 28, 2020 7:00pm

Thank you so much for sharing Matthew. I am Heather, her sister. She loved working at your organization. One time I drove us there. We took photos of the beautiful flowers and peaked in the windows. She was so happy to work with such friendly and caring people. She appreciated all the gifts the employees gave her. 

- Heather Den Houter

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

Holly, you were-are one of my dearest friends! We really got to know each other well these past 7-8 years.
Some of my fondest memories are of times spent with you - especially our little mini-vacations to Lake Michigan beach towns.  What fun!  You were a valuable member of the Bible studies I attended.  You always had a beautiful smile on your face, and it cheered me up to spend time with you.  You were a great witness to me and others, demonstrating kindness, generosity and a strong faith in God, your Savior and your hope of heaven.  You told me, ‚ÄúI look forward to heaven.  I‚Äôve always wanted to go there.‚Äù  Now you‚Äôre there!  How wonderful that you can be with Jesus and other loved ones who have passed on!  I look forward to seeing you again and of taking more trips with you when God creates the new heaven and the new earth - a new earth we can explore together!  Dear God, please comfort all Holly‚Äôs family members, including Gerald.
Love, Sue McCarthy

- Sue McCarthy

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

BILL AND HARRIET
NAGELKIRK and family
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You’re in our Thoughts and Prayers.
May you Be at Peace and know
She’s with God now. ✝️

All our Love
Tony M n Laurel G üíï

- Tony n Laurel

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

Holly Nagelkirk

I will miss our chats.
Always a Joy to be around.
We’ve talked quite often over the this past year.
I Believe she had made her Peace with things.
She ALWAYS had a SMILE on her face,
Even on her tougher days.
I was so happy to hear that she went on her vacation,
When she got home she called, and said I’m back!
I’m so glad she had.Gerald Melbourne In her life, they have a very special bond,
You’ll be In our Thoughts and Prayers Gerald M

- Tony n Laurel

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

Holly was a faithful member of our Genesis East Bible study she was kind and cheerful she will be missed

- Tom Terpstra

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

Thank you so much Percy for posting these memories of you and Holly. I remember you. I’m Holly’s sister, Heather

- Heather Den Houter

December 27, 2020 7:00pm

I remember Holly smiling in her parents kitchen! We all had lighter hair, wore turtlenecks and our glasses were all twice as large! From all the memories shared it sounds like Holly’s smile is something that never changed and will always be remembered!

- Carrie DeLeeuw

December 23, 2020 7:00pm

Holly would always attend my churc advent with me I will truly miss her rip holly

- Lenore nufrio

December 23, 2020 7:00pm

I worked with Holly at the Wyoming Community Health Center. She started out there working through the Sheldon House but we were all so very excited to hear she’d been brought on as a regular employee. It’s not just because Holly was amazing at her job, but because she was such a positive influence in our office. I never saw her without a smile on her face and she always had a cheerful story about a weekend camp retreat she’d went on. In the winters she’d take time off to do bell ringing and she always spoke so fondly of her experience there. Every conversation we’d ever had just always brought a smile to my face. I was truly, truly heartbroken to hear that she’s no longer with us. When the pandemic hit, she’d taken time off to keep her family safe. I wish I’d had a chance to say goodbye. She was an inspiration to me and really had a positive influence on my life. She was a wonderful human. The world and Cherry Health are less happy place now that she’s gone. I wish her family all the best and just know that she was loved and respected by us all. We’ll miss you Holly.¬†

- Matthew J. Love

December 23, 2020 7:00pm

I remember when you were born. I was there when you were baptised. I chased you and your siblings around the greenhouse. Bill and Harriet my prayers are w you and your family. Debi (Takens) Andrews

- Debi Takens-Andrews

December 22, 2020 7:00pm

Holly and I grew up together at Community Church. We attended Sunday school and calvinettes together. Her warm smile was always welcoming when I visited church over the years. Last Christmas we sang next to one another up on stage and I kept putting my arm around her just like when we were kids. She smiled at my and thought I was silly, belting out the song. She will be missed by myself and many! She was very special to me and I will cherish our special Christmas together.

- Elizabeth Belknap

December 22, 2020 7:00pm

This year Holly had a Turkey brought to us for Thanksgiving.  And then she also delivered a ham herself to us for Christmas.  Her kindness and thoughtfulness was so wonderful.  She was always smiling at church and was a very kind, gentle and loving girl!  She will be greatly missed.

- Kelly Blok




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