Vada Kraai, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Vada was born in Harlen, KY, raised in Harrogate, TN and attended Forge Ridge High School. After graduation, she moved to Holland, MI and soon met Robert (Bob) and was married. She and Bob worked and raised their family in Holland and Zeeland.
She worked for Sears in Holland and Grandville for decades until her retirement. She cared for and loved her sisters deeply and spent lots of time with them. However, her family was of utmost importance to her. She was involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives – attending their important life events and celebrating them well. She had a heart bigger than life and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Laura Daniels; sister, Clementine Daniels; brothers, Travis and Pat Daniels, Nathan Daniels, Robert Daniels; brothers-in-law, Bud Brummel, Roger Dyke; and sister-in-law, Rhonda Daniels.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Kraai; daughter, Shelly and Jimmy Bornamann; son, Shane Kraai; grandchildren, Justin and Hayley Bornamann, Hannah and Jimmy Leatiota, Ella Bornamann; great-grandchildren, Shannon Harmon, Noah Harmon, Jackson Bornamann, Toa Leatiota; honorary grandchild, Brittany Parrish; siblings, Keith and Marnie Daniels, Phyllis Brummel, Evelyn Dyke, Sylvia Daniels, Lucille Daniels, Jerry and Francine Daniels, Harrell and Pereza Daniels, Conrad Daniels, Darrell and Aileen Daniels, Ken Daniels; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation with the family is from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland, MI 49423.
Funeral services are that same day at 1:00 pm also at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home.
Burial to take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions in Vada’s honor may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research at www.stjude.org or by mail to 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
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