Johnnie J. Bultema, 55 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 8:43 a.m. He was born on January 3, 1963, in Clinton, Iowa to Harry J. Bultema and Beverly C (Curtis) Bultema.
He married Kimberly Marie (Lubrant) Bultema. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2010. He was a laborer for the railroad.
He is survived by his children, Derek Bultema of Gillespie and Brock Bultema of Gillespie; grandchildren, Haliegh and Macy; siblings, Harry Daniel (Paula) Bultema of Dorchester, Stanley Bultema of Godfrey, and Linda (Kevin) Holman of Gillespie; and several nieces and nephews.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; son, Jonathan Bultema; and sister, Diana Lynn Bultema.
Visitation services will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. followed by funeral services. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.