Bernadine Kampenga

March 31, 1938 - January 20, 2020

Bernadine Kampenga, age 81, of Wheatfield, Indiana passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Bernadine was born on March 31, 1938 in Lansing, Illinois to Dick and Dorothy (Eenigenburg) Schoon. Bernadine graduated from Mt. Ayr High School, Class of 1956. She married the love of her life, Henry Kampenga, in DeMotte, Indiana on June 12, 1956. She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of DeMotte. Bernadine was a bus driver for DeMotte Christian School for 25 years and Kankakee Valley for 10 years. Bernadine loved spending time with the family, sewing, knitting, baking, and taking care of her flowers & plants. Bernadine is survived by her husband, Henry Kampenga; children: Janet (Marv) Nannenga; Jim Kampenga; David (Dorothy) Kampenga; 6 grandchildren: Harvey (Sarah) Nannenga, Michael (Stephanie) Nannenga, Chad (Brittan) Nannenga, Jonathan (Rachael) Nannenga, Mallory (Brian) Hanewich, Holly (Will) Stephan; and 19 great-grandchildren. Bernadine is preceded in death by her parents; son, Harvey Kampenga; brothers: Richard Schoon, George Schoon, Lloyd Schoon; sisters: Viola Jonkman and Ruth Neihof. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte. A Funeral Service will immediately follow on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Van Eck officiating. Interment will be held at the Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons