Patti Verburg

Patti Verburg, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Patti was an avid reader and loved crafting, such as sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She was an avid gamer, loved PR (Patti-rated) movies, Disney and Cher. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, friends, and her Boston Terriers.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Mark; children: David and Sherie Verburg, Steven and Melissa Verburg, Jamie and Delbert “JR” LaFontsee; grandchildren: Alexandra (Patrick) Smith, Joshua (Taylor) Verburg, Zackery Verburg, Emilee Verburg, Christian Verburg, Elijah Verburg, Makayla Verburg, Julian LaFontsee, Sarah LaFontsee, Madison LaFontsee; great grandchildren: Wesley, Luna, Vaughn, and one on the way; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Peter and Mary Verburg, Marie and Mike Mondry; many nieces and nephews; canine babies, Buster and Cooper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Frances “Pat” Proos; brother, James “Jimmy” Proos.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Entombment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 10 am -12 pm at the funeral home.