Tressa Behrens

Tressa Behrens obituary

Tressa Behrens

Tressa Behrens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanderLaan Funeral Home - Hudsonville on Aug. 1, 2025.

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Tressa Behrens, age 94, of Jenison, Michigan, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 30, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Fredrick Behrens. Proceeded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Dykema; her siblings Harvey (Elaine) Dykema, Ken (Bonnie) Dykema, Harriet (Harvey) VanDyke, Gordon Dykema; and her son-in-law Bill Miller. She is survived by her sister Jane (Larry) Kerkstra and her sister-in-law Gloria Dykema. She was a wonderful mother and will be missed by her children Marge Miller, Kevin (Kim) Behrens, Kathy (Wade Knipper) Behrens, David (Kim) Behrens, Tom (Suzanne) Behrens, and Tim (Rhonda) Behrens. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 31 great grand children, and 1 great great grandchild.

A celebration of Tressa's life will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 - 11:00 am, at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin Street, Jenison, Michigan 49428.

Memorial contributions may be made to Corewell Health Hospice.

Tressa's funeral can be viewed at https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/CQ9NN74X3HG9XJ2K

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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