Judy Wike

Judith Ann (Buiten) Wike, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born September 28, 1943, to William and Lavina (Ritsema) Buiten. Judy left Grand Rapids and became a “California Girl” when she married former husband, Joe Wike. Together they had their daughter, Monica Ann and son, Sean Mace. Judy was a free spirit! She cherished Elephants (with a beautiful collection), the color Purple, Butterflies, and Peace. Judy is survived by her two children, Monica Wike and Sean (Sonia) Wike; granddaughter, Sasha; siblings, Sandra Dantuma, Jack (Cindy) Buiten, Jill (Marc) Gelina, and Beth Lekenta; and nephews, Scott Scholten, Grant (Anna) Gelina, Mitchel Gelina, and Ross Gelina. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Ed Dantuma. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society and/or to Monarch Conservation. (click the links below to donate online) To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Judy’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Judy Wike, please visit our flower store.