Aukje "Alice" Lewis

September 30, 1952 - March 17, 2021

Aukje “Alice” Lewis, 68, of Rensselaer, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Lafayette, Indiana. Alice was born in Broek Op Langedijk, Netherlands on September 30, 1952, the daughter of John and Clara (Vaartjes) Dirkmaat. Alice graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids with the Class of 1970. She married Randy D. Lewis on September 18, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI, and he survives her. Alice enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She attended Grace Fellowship Church of Demotte. She was a past member and Sunday school teacher at St. John Lutheran Church. In the past, Alice enjoyed participating in the Rensselaer Bowling League. She also spent some time as a Travel Agent and received joy in planning trips for travelers. Alice was a Teacher’s Assistant for Rensselaer public schools as well and was the bookkeeper for RDL Trucking. Alice is survived by her mother, Clara, husband, Randy, daughter, Barbara (Adam) Barten of Rensselaer, granddaughter, Ava Barten, sister, Irene (Duane) Brechting of Grand Rapids, MI, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her father, John, sisters, Clara Joan Dirkmaat and Diane Mary Dirkmaat, and brother, William John Dirkmaat. Friends may call at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST. The funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 AM CST with Reverend Melvin Lane officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Rensselaer. Memorial contributions in honor of Alice may be made to the Jasper County Prairie Arts Council.