Johanna Maria Jongkind, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Haines City, Florida.
Johanna was born in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands on July 20, 1934 to Johannes Antonius and Afra (Boots) Deken.
On August 30, 1956 in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, she married Johannes Simon Jongkind who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Mary (Larry) Owen of Indianapolis, John (Marlissa) Jongkind of La Porte, Michael (Debbie) Jongkind of Durham, NC, and James (Michelle) Jongkind of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; 14 grandchildren, Justin, Michelle, Jarod, Aaron, Patricia, Tammara, Candace, Olivia, Julia, Kaitlyn, Kara, Josef, Sam and Jacob; 8 great-grandchildren, Seth, Zeke, Tyler, Joshua, Charlotte, Maisy, Colton, and William; siblings, Cornelius, Afra and Marjan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bertha, Ans, Dirk, and Rembrand.
On September 19, 1956, Johanna and her husband came to the United States where she served her family as a homemaker and also provided home care for the elderly. She was a member of Bethel Chapel and was a president of Women's Aglow.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Larry Owen and Pastor James Mandeville officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethel Chapel, 605 Toronado Drive, La Porte IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com .