Barbara "Jean" Louters

Barbara “Jean” Louters, 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Hollandale Christian Reformed Church in Hollandale, MN. A visitation will be held the night prior from 4-6 pm at the Hollandale Christian Reformed Church, as well as an hour before the service. A private family burial will take place before the service. Reverend Wendell Davelaar will be officiating.

Barbara Jean was born on March 28, 1930, to Jacob and Barbara Porte. She grew up in Redlands, California. After attending school in Redlands, Jean took the train to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she attended Calvin College. Jean then took a teaching job at Bellflower Christian School in Bellflower, California. While teaching, she began dating the love of her life, Peter Louters, and they were married on July 24, 1952. Moving to Hollandale, Minnesota where Peter was farming was a huge change for Jean. Jean adjusted well and loved the changing seasons and life on the farm. She lived the remainder of her life in Hollandale. Jean’s love for the Lord was always an important part of her life. Her faith sustained her when Peter died in 1982 leaving her with many additional responsibilities. Jean was a member of the Hollandale Christian Reformed Church for over 70 years. She loved attending Bible studies, playing the organ and piano, teaching Sunday School, and leading Calvinettes (GEMS). Jean spent many years teaching at and supporting the Hollandale Christian School. Jean loved flowers and gardening. She was a devoted and loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and great, great grandma. Jean enjoyed attending family events and activities. Nothing made her happier than hosting a house full of family and friends. 

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Peter; her son, Robert; her parents, in-laws, and several nieces and nephews. 

Jean is survived by her children: Barb (Bill) Brouwer, Laura (Carl) Mondeel, Marcia (Chuck) Rietsema, Peter D. Louters and Lois Louters. She is also survived by her brother Chuck(Orlene)Porte and her grandchildren: Brian(Sara)Brouwer and Michael(Tessa) Brouwer; James(Allyson)Mondeel and Brad(Kimberly)Mondeel; David(Oscar)Rietsema, Rachel(Matt)Loverink and Sara(Luke)Wagner; Lindsay Louters, Alicia(Colton)Benedict, Pieter(Mariah)Louters and Jacob Louters; Samuel Louters, Michael Louters, Annika Louters and Levi Louters. She was also dearly loved by 25 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Thank you to Barbara’s caregivers at Good Samaritan Center. Your kindness and attention were greatly appreciated.

Memorials preferred to Hollandale Christian School. 

The service will be live-streamed, and can be watched from the Bayview/Freeborn Facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSKhXitmKyukKHFu/