Effie Braaksma

Effie Braaksma, age 98, formerly of Friesland, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Golden Living/Continental Manor in Randolph. Effie was born on August 11, 1918 to Fred and Della (Cupery) Posthuma. On August 7, 1941 she united in marriage by Rev. Lubbers to Norman Braaksma. Effie was a lifelong member of First Reformed Church in Friesland where she sang in the Ladies Chorus for many years, was an active member of Dorcas Circle, and taught Bible Classes. She was also active in Music Mothers and volunteered at local nursing homes. Her hobbies included baking, rosemaling, ceramics, crocheting afghans and her wonderful flower gardens and house plants. Effie loved her family and prayed much for them. They were always scattered far and wide. Her greatest joys were her Lord, her family, and her many flowers. She is survived by her six children, David (Yvonne) Braaksma of Randolph, Marcia (James) Brown of Lodi, Dr. Eugene (Rebecca) Braaksma of Milwaukee, Randall (Laurie) Braaksma of Fennville, MI, Delvin (Debra) Braaksma of Louisville, KY and Faye (James) Deich of Eau Claire; 18 grandchildren who call her GeeGee; 33 great grandchildren with four more soon to arrive; two brothers, George (Betty) Posthuma and Clarence (Leona) Posthuma both of Waupun; special friend, Wario Hussein; nieces, nephews, several other relatives and dear friends. Effie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman, one brother Sam and sister-in-law Ruth Posthuma, sister Edna and brother-in-law Rudy Cupery, and sister Marion and brother-in-law Duane Banaski. Memorials may be directed to the RCA-Care (a disaster relief fund of the Reformed Church) or to the Salvation Army. The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria is serving the family. For more information or to leave on-line condolences visit us at www.kratzfh.com.