Laurence Vollink Obituary (1951 - 2022)

Laurence Gilbert "Larry" Vollink of Lansing died Friday, April 8, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born February 1, 1951 to Gilbert James and Violet Gene (Homminga) Vollink in Berwyn, Illinois. As a Certified Addictions Counselor, Larry assisted countless individuals on their journey to sobriety. He retired in 1999. Larry was a kind and giving soul. People were drawn to his quick wit and infectious smile. Larry was passionate about his family, photography, music, and any new electronic gadget that was released. He also loved finding treasures in second hand stores and fancied making friends with every dog he encountered. Larry and Jana shared a love of travel, making many treks to Texas to visit Jana's parents as well as following roads less traveled in search of adventure. Larry joins, on the other side, his son, David Laurence Vollink; mother, Violet Gene Vollink; father, Gilbert James Vollink; step-mother, Murlyn Fern Vollink; brothers, Bruce David Wellington Vollink and James Timothy Vollink, sister-in-law, Holly Vollink, mother-in-law Janice Lackey, and father-in-law Rex Lackey. Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 23 years, Jana Vollink; daughter, Jen Vollink-Tyler; grandson, Brogan Tyler; sister, Linda (Joe) Baker; brother, Andrew Vollink; sister-in-law, Mary Vollink, and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday starting at noon. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to either the Salvation Army, or the Capital Area Humane Society in Larry's name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.