Stephen R. Zuidema, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Stephen was born April 7, 1949, in Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Robert M. and Marjorie R. (Tichler) Zuidema. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison High School. He married Judi Southern on May 10, 1986, in Morrison. Stephen was employed by General Electric in Morrison for 33 years. After retiring, he worked for Wal-Mart in Clinton, IA, for five years. He was known as the “Baker Boy,” as he loved baking and ceramics. More than anything, Stephen loved his grandchildren and his dog, Izzy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Hagemann and Kristal Zuidema.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Hagemann and Kristal Zuidema.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Immediately following the Visitation, a luncheon will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, at a later date.
A memorial has been established.