(Mr. Casper SPORTELL - Kalamazoo, MI, died late Saturday evening, November 22, 1997. Casper was born June 9, 1913 in Kalamazoo, a son of Koert and Emma (SCHREUDER) SPORTELL, and was a life long Kalamazoo area resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. In May 1979, he retired from Zurn Industries, where he had been a sheet metal worker for 38 years. He was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church, where he had served on the Consistory, and was a custodian for 11 years. Casper loved to golf and bowl. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin SPORTELL in 1960. On May 22, 1941 he was united in marriage to the former Agnes DE VRIES, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Curtis (Marcia) SPORTELL of Grand Haven, MI and Marcia SPORTELL of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Chris SPORTELL, Eric (Melanie) SPORTELL, Tom, Jon, and Dan SPORTELL, all of Grand Haven; a brother, Henry (Ann) SPORTEL of Englewood, CO; 3 sisters, Winnie (Ben) VALKEMA, Wilma (Marvin) LAROY, AND GRACE (Bert) TRIEMSTRA, all of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Grace SPORTELL of Kalamazoo; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 o'clock Wednesday at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., with the Rev. Mr. Mark Van't Hof and the Rev. Mr. Steven Van Heest officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to the Westwood Christian Reformed Church Building Fund, the Kalamazoo Christian School Foundation, or the charity of one's choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997.)
(Social Security Number: 368-03-0152).

(Obituary: The Banner, 02/02/1998, p35)
(Social Security Number: 368-03-7091).

(Findagrave.com: Went home to be with her Lord on Sunday afternoon, August 8, 2004. Grace was born January 1, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Koert and Emma (Schreuder) Sportel. Grace lived all of her life in Kalamazoo, where she walked in the footsteps of her Lord and Savior, this is the legacy she left with her children and grandchildren. She was a National Honor Society student at State High School; was a charter member of the Westwood Christian Reformed Church; was an employee of The Upjohn Company for 11 years; and a Bronson Hospital Red Cross volunteer. On November 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to her best friend and husband of 57 years, Bert Triemstra, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Tom (Sally Jo) Triemstra of Kalamazoo, Patricia (B.J.) Huizenga of Bay Point, CA, Bruce (Sally Ann) Triemstra of Portage, Gayle (Philip) DeVries of Wyoming, MI; 12 grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Grace Sportell; and several nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Casper, Henry and Martin; and sisters, Winnie Valkema and Wilma LaRoy. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road, with Pastor Dale Slings and Pastor Bill Fernhout officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery. The family thanks Westwood Christian Reformed Church, neighbors and friends for truly following Galations 6:2 during Grace's illness. The family requests that donations be made to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association, the Westwood Christian Reformed Church Building Fund, or Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo).

(TRIEMSTRA, Albert "Bert" Of Kalamazoo. On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Bert went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born December 27, 1918 in Kalamazoo, the son of Thomas and Anna (Haan) Triemstra and was a lifelong resident of the area. Bert graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, served his country during WW II and had worked for Johnson-Howard Lumber Company for over 40 years. He was a charter member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church, where he served as an Elder and a Deacon. On November 20, 1946, he married Grace Sportel, who preceded him in death on August 8, 2004. Bert is survived by his children, Thomas (Sally) Triemstra of Kalamazoo, Pat (B.J.) Huizenga of Pittsburg, CA., Bruce (Sally) Triemstra of Portage and Gayle (Phil) De Vries of Wyoming, MI; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Sinnie (Marv) Vlietstra and Millie (Jim) Mc Gee of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. Following a private family committal, funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton, with Pastors Dale Slings and Bill Fernhout, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to Westwood Christian Reformed Church Building Fund, Kalamazoo Christian School Association or Hospice Care of South-west Michigan. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences).

(Mrs. Hattie SPORTEL - 5864 East L. Ave., passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 1971. Mrs. SPORTEL was born May 27, 1892, in the Netherlands, the daughter of Martin and Winifred SCHREUDER and was a lifelong resident here. She was a member of the Comstock Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. SPORTEL was preceded in death by her husband, Apko in 1964, and also a daughter, Mrs. Alberta WESTRATE. She is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Winifred) NIE of Grand Rapids, Miss Henrietta SPORTEL, home address, Mrs. Glenn (Renetta) SHELDON, Henry and Martin SPORTEL, all of Kalamazoo; one sister and 2 brothers, Henry SCHREUDER of Decatur, Hemmo SCHREUDER of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Grace DELGER of Kalamazoo; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services wil be held Monday at 1 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Rev. Hessel Bouma officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Christian Schools. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri Sept. 10, 1971).

(Kalamazoo County Clerks Death Record Book 1954, page City of Kalamazoo 661. Alberta WESTRATE; age 39; sex Female; race White; DOD 21 Oct 1954; POD Bronson Methodist Hospital; DOB 1 June 1915; POB Kalamazoo; marital status Married; surviving spouse Gare; occ Housewife; res 643 Pingree St. (Kalamazoo); cause Chronic nephritis w/hypertension; father Aapko SPORTEL; mother Hattie SCHREUDER; burial 25 Oct 1954 at Riverside Cemetery (Kalamazoo) by Langeland Funeral Home; informant Gare Westrate).

(Four children in this marriage).

(Hank Sportel, age 91, passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2013, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born March 18, 1922 in Comstock, MI, a son of Apko and Hattie (Schreuder) Sportel and was a lifelong resident of this area. During World War II, Hank served in the US Army and was honorably discharged on June 4, 1943. On March 17, 1944, Hank was united in marriage to the former Henrietta Kroeze in Kalamazoo. With his father and brother, Hank owned and managed the family business, Sportel and Sons, growing celery, onions and bedding plants and flowers. Hank was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a former member of Comstock Christian Reformed Church and currently a member of Chapman Memorial Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Hank was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 68 years, Henrietta; grandson, Michael Allen Terpstra; four sisters, Winnie Nie, Renetta Shelton, Alberta Westrate and Sadie Sportel; and a sister-in-law, Annetta Sportel. Surviving are two daughters, Carol (Doug) Hick of Mattawan and Jan (Len) Bultema of Stoughton, WI; two grandsons, Chris (Bonnie) Hick of Sarasota FL and Don (Erin) Terpstra of Dayton, OH; two granddaughters, Kym (John) Cassidy of Grand Rapids and Heather Hick of Louisville, KY; three great-grandsons, Trenton and Braeden Terpstra and Zach Cassidy; one great-granddaughter, Hope Cassidy; brother, Bob Sportel of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law; Henry (Nellie) Kroeze, of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 Tuesday morning, June 25, 2013, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Pastor David Downs, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 AM until service time. Private interment in Fort Custer National Cemetery will follow services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. The family would like to send special thanks to the Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan and Rose Arbor care givers for supporting them through this journey.)
(Social Security Number: 365-32-5442).

(Henrietta Sportel. On Saturday evening, December 8, 2012, with her family at her side, Henrietta went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born January 24, 1923 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Karsien "Case" and Jennie (Napp) Kroeze and was a lifelong resident of this area. On March 17, 1944, Henrietta was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Sportel in Kalamazoo. She was employed in all aspects of the family business, Sportel and Sons. Henrietta was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Hank; her two daughters, Carol (Doug) Hick of Mattawan and Jan (Len) Bultema of Stoughton, WI; two grandsons, Chris (Bonnie) Hick of Sarasota FL and Don (Erin) Terpstra of Dayton, OH; two granddaughters, Kym (John) Cassidy of Grand Rapids and Heather Hick of Louisville, KY; three great grandsons, Trenton and Braeden Terpstra and Zach Cassidy; one great granddaughter, Hope Cassidy; her brother, Henry (Nellie) Kroeze, of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Bob Sportel of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Michael Allen Terpstra; and a sister, Annetta Sportel. Funeral services were held on Tuesday (today) in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Pastor David Downs, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the Alzheimer's Association , 350 E. Michigan, Suite 20., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. (269) 343-1508).

(Sportel, Mr. Martin "Bob" Kalamazoo, MI. Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday morning, December 2, 2017. He was born April 16, 1924 in Kalamazoo, son of Apko and Hattie (Schreuder) Sportel. On November 22, 1946, Bob was united in marriage to Annetta Kroeze. He was a lifelong member of Comstock Christian Reformed Church. Bob was co-owner of Sportel Greenhouses, retiring in 1979. He faithfully and lovingly cared for his wife, Annetta at their home until her passing in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings and their spouses. Bob enjoyed visiting and helping his friends and family. He baked delicious chocolate chip cookies for his greenhouse co-workers, friends and family until May, 2016. Bob and Annetta were blessed with 3 children: Linda (Chris, deceased) Postma, Ron (Barb) Sportel, Deb (Charlie) Glas: 8 grandchildren, Christian Postma, Anne (Tim) Spoelman, Tim (Kelly) Postma, Bryan Sportel, Kevin (Jolie) Sportel, Nicole (James) Spencer, and Rachel and Laura Glas; seven great-grandchildren, Oliver, Simon, Eli and Abram Postma, Emmajean, Eddison and Anderson Spoelman and Zoe and Jackson Spencer. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Henry (Nellie) Kroeze and several nieces and nephews. A very special thank-you to Liz and Shari from Hospice of SW Michigan for their compassion and care of Bob. Services will be held 11 o'clock am Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Tuesday, also at the Westside Chapel. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Park Village Pines or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Bob's personalized webpage for directions, online guestbook, or to leave a condolence.
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel; 3926 South 9th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009; (269) 343-1508).

(SPORTEL, Annetta R. Of Kalamazoo Annetta went to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, November 5, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 8, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Karsien "Case" and Jennie (Napp) Kroeze. On November 22, 1946, Annetta was united in marriage to Martin "Bob" Sportel in Kalamazoo. She was employed in all aspects of the family business, Sportel and Sons. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Bob; their three children, Linda (Chris) Postma of St. John, IN, Ron Sportel of Kalamazoo, and Deb (Charlie) Glas of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, Christian (Lisa) Postma, Anne (Tim) Spoelman, Tim (Kelly) Postma, Bryan, Kevin, and Nicole Sportel, and Rachel and Laura Glas; seven great- grandchildren, Oliver, Simon, Eli, and Abram Postma, and Emmajean, Eddie and Andy Spoelman; one brother, Henry (Nellie) Kroeze of Kalamazoo; one sister, Henrietta (Hank) Sportel of Three Rivers and several nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to Linda, Beth, and Velma from Heartland Hospice and Jo Dusseljee for her help and care of Annetta and Bob. Funeral services for Annetta will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Comstock Christian Reformed Church, 5300 Comstock Avenue, with Rev. Ben Hulst officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Friday (today) at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice or Park Village Pines. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Annetta's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on November 6, 2009.)
(Social Security Number: 365-22-9814).