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William John Elenbaas

December 31, 1936 - July 08, 2024

Obituary For William John Elenbaas

William John Elenbaas age 87 of McBain, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was born December 31, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Isaac and Gertrude (Venema) Elenbaas. He entered into marriage on June 30, 2000 to Margaret Joann Jenema at Aetna Christian Reformed Church.

Bill worked at TV 9&10 for 49 years as an engineer. Bill was a member of the Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas where he served on the audio and sound system. He was a man of few words, but lived out his faith in every way. He enjoyed wood working, photography and wood carving. He had traveled to Poland a few times, and he also remodeled and ran the Missionary House in McBain, he never complained about anything.

He is survived by his wife; Margaret Elenbaas of McBain, daughter Dianna (William) Hall of Lake City, son in-law Daniel Defever of Grayling, grandchildren; Brittney (Matthew) Schwarck of Kalkaska, Melanie (Joseph) Turos of Kalkaska, Jade Medendorp of McBain, Theo (Audrey) Medendorp of LeRoy, Seth (Penny Deeren) Medendorp of Lake City and twelve great grandchildren, siblings; James (Jean) Elenbaas of West Columbia, TX, and Robert (Barb) Elenbaas of Lake Orion, in-laws; Jeanne (Dan) Suggate of Falmouth, Kathy Jenema of Eaton Rapids, Kathy Jenema of McBain.

He is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in-law John (Maude) Jenema, daughter Christine Defever, siblings; Gerald Elenbaas, Frances (Jack) Horner, in-laws; David (Pat) Jenema, Jim Jenema, Dick Jenema.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas with Rev. Steve Boven officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM on Thursday also at the church and one hour prior to the service on Friday. A luncheon will be held after the service at the church and burial will take place in the Richland Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to Strong Tower Radio of Cadillac. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com

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September 22, 2024

Stephen Savasky

I knew Bill from my time with WWTV Bill was a self-taught electronics engineer. A lot of what I learned came from him. Thanks Bill Steve Savasky
July 11, 2024

edwin peterson

Enjoyed working with Bill for 50 years and knowing him even longer. He was always a happy and helpful person, even after he said that he was retired. He helped make everyone a better person just by being Bill. Thank You Mary for sharing him with the rest of us for many years.
July 10, 2024

Diane Chandler

Had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Bill when yall spent the winters in South Texas. Very sweet and soft spoken man. Always had a smile for everyone. We pray for peace and comfort for the family. Jim and Diane Chandler