Virginia Ruth Boldt Sonke , November 25, 1924 — May 16, 2019

Virginia Ruth Boldt Sonke (Grand Rapids, Michigan, MI) November 25, 1924 May 16, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
Virginia Ruth Boldt Sonke Obituary Photo

Birth date: November 25, 1924

Death date: May 16, 2019

Death place: Grand Rapids, Michigan(MI), USA

Funeral Home: Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service

Virginia Ruth Sonke, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Virginia was born in Chicago, IL on November 25, 1924, the daughter of Roy and Ruth Boldt who brought her to Grand Rapids as a baby. She was then a life-long resident of Grand Rapids where she graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School, Class of 1942.

Virginia worked for twenty plus years as Clerk for the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Grand Rapids. Her hobbies that were her passion was reading, watercolor painting, attending art shows and music. She was a resident of the Michigan Oak Neighborhood for 67 years, where she became active in the developing years of the Michigan Oak School and served as a leader in both the Cub Scouts and the Girl Scouts.

She was also Chairman for over 10 years of the Michigan Oak Carnival and active in the PTA. Besides her parents she was preceded by her husband, Taylor Sonke; son, Stephen Sonke; daughter, Jennifer Sonke; son-in-law, Bruce Klooster and brother and sister-in-law, Roy and DeLossie Boldt. Surviving are her son, James (Peggy) Sonke of Wyoming, MI; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Sonke of Raleigh, NC; son, Gary (Ruth) Sonke of Perry Park, CO.

; daughter, Laurie Klooster of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren, Melissa Lavadour, Jennifer Sonke, Lisa Sonke, Jason Sonke and five great-grandchildren. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a private family memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions to the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Grand Rapids, 868 Fuller NE, 49503, or to the Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,1000 E. Beltline NE, GR 49525 would be appreciated.

Donations may be made to: First Church of Christ Scientist 868 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 East Beltline Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids MI 49525 Tel: 1-616-957-1580 Web: www.

If you found any mistakes, or you would like to add/remove to this obituary, please contact us by email: info@obituary.memorial. We never ask money for this.

death notice Virginia Ruth Boldt Sonke November 25, 1924 — May 16, 2019

obituary notice Virginia Ruth Boldt Sonke November 25, 1924 — May 16, 2019

City Grand Rapids is located in the Michigan. This city is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It has its own architecture, attractions, the beauty of nature which attracts a huge number of tourists.

Grand Rapids is recognized by the huge number of celebrities born here who have become famous not only in the United States, but all over the world. However, Grand Rapids is not only famous for its celebrities. This city is also home to a huge number of people, all of whom have their own story to tell. Finding out the story of a public person is easy: just use an Internet search and you will find all the necessary information in front of you. With non-public people, everything is somewhat more complicated: about them not so much information in the public domain, but it still is. For example, using search services, you can learn the history of the deceased person and find his obituary.

Other obituaries from this town

Mardell R Grant Sharon Ann M Kellar Hansen Audrey J Stakel Schurr Margaret Ann Pallas Karlek Lucas John Palmer Mary Jo Planke Falicki James Jim Mooney Lucja Gwozdz Patricia Gunn Richard Anthony Kerr Dr Kenneth Vande Kolk Robert Lee Laskowski Kathleen Marie Jackson Anna Van Heest Peter Rhein Jacob A Dalm Cerie Jill Morgan Sorensen Jane Elizabeth Zwiers Roger Earl Beutner Floyd W Miles Jr

This page is a cache taken from the public sources. We do not own or modify obituary in any way. All copyright belongs to the respective owners. Go to funeral home website to view original page.

Share obituary

Search obituaries