of Allegan, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her friends. Lu was born December 20, 1925 in Holland, the daughter of Fritz and Jennie (Schepers) Jonkman. She received her teaching degree from Hope College, and her Masters from Western Michigan University. She worked for Allegan Public Schools for many years, and taught at Northward, and as a specialized reading teacher. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for more than 50 years, Allegan Hospital Service League, Grand Ravine Housing Board, Allegan Public School Library Friends and the Historical Society. Surviving are many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Janet Melvin, Melanie Dunbar, Ron and Dana Prentice, Ron and Bobbie Wenzel, and John and Sue Knoll, and many other dear friends. Lu was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 2002, whom she married in 1956, and her sister, Fritzi Sennett in 2008. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, March 31, from 5-7 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 am at the Episcopal Church in Allegan, Fr. Tom Toeller-Novak will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.. Private interment Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan.