Jane Veneklasen

October 12, 1956 ~ February 21, 2025

Jane Emilie Ames Wall Veneklasen, age 68, of Jenison went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Orlia Ames; and sister, Lenore Senko. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, William Veneklasen; sons, Andrew and Bethany Wall, Matthew and Carly Wall; grandchildren, Gavin, Zaiyah, Amara, Ensley, Aiden; sister, Barbara Scheffler; and extended family and friends. Jane was a teacher for over 40 years impacting many children. She enjoyed repurposing furniture and being with her dogs. Her greatest love was her family and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Burial will take place at Georgetown Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Tuesday, March 4 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Gilda’s Club. 

Memorial Visitation
Tuesday, March 4
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Memorial Service
Wednesday, March 5
11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

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February 22, 2025 6:29pm
I had the honor to work with Jane at Godwin HS until our retirement. She was a tremendous educator who gave her whole self to help, teach, guide and love her students...and her coworkers as well. The best laugh we had together was walking through the Witches of New Salem Haunted Woods close to Halloween!🤣 What an absolute cherished memory of that evening! I loved to live through the photos of all the travel adventures she went on after retirement. Mostly I can see her smile when she so lovingly spoke of her family...her husband, her boys and their wives, and especially her grandchildren. What an amazing life she lived and she gave all thanks to God for that life. Jane will be missed by many. To the family, I am so sorry for the pain you all feel...we all know she is now pain free and with her savior.💔❤️🙏

- Lydia VandenToorn




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