(Bron findagrave.com: 'Babies of Koert & Emma' are buried on the Riverside Cemetry, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan).

(SPORTELL, Grace Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 14, 2010. She was born July 24, 1917 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of John and Henrietta (DeWinter) Zuidema and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. Grace was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church , where she taught Sunday School for 25 years, was a member of Tie That Binds and was a 4-H leader. On May 21, 1940, she married Martin Sportell, who passed away on February 16, 1960. Following his passing, Grace worked as a seamstress for J.C. Penny, Sears & Roebuck Co. and for over 20 years, Ihling Brothers Everard. Grace is survived by her daughters, Janet (Larry) Thomas and Barbara (Victor) Lupina all of Portage; her daughter-in-law, Pat Sportell of Portage; her grandchildren, Tammie (Ryan) Hamilton, Amy (Tim) Simmons, Steve (Julie) Pasma, Kristen (Mark) Roberts and Jill (Scott) Hengst; great grandchildren, Drew, Brianna and Jack; a sister-in-law, Betty Zuidema; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Raymond Sportell; two brothers, William (Clara) Zuidema and John Zuidema; a sister, Henrietta Triemstra; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Tom (Marva) Triemstra. Following a family committal service at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. with Rev. Dr. Warren E. Lammers officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Monday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Second Christian Reformed Church Sunday School, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on May 16, 2010.)
(Social Security Number: 377-48-3885).

(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).