Jeffery Allen "Jeff" Deinema

Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Deinema, 61, passed away at home in Midway, Georgia on November 15, 2025, with family nearby, after a brief illness.

Born in Illinois, Jeff grew up in Richton Park and graduated from Rich South High School. He was a long-time resident of Steger, Ilinois before later relocating to Midway, Georgia to be near family. He proudly served in the United States Navy and went on to work as a Boilermaker in Chicago for over 25 years. He was also an avid fisherman who found his greatest peace on the water.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Deinema and Melodie I. (Middleton) Melzer; his sister, Cynthia (Deinema) Keilman; and his daughter, Kimberlee Jeannette Deinema.

He is survived by his former wife, Karen (Kenneth) Taylor of Midway, Georgia; his sons, Blaine (Danielle) Deinema of Fulton, New York, and Stephen (Rachel) Deinema of Midway, Georgia; as well as four grandchildren: Kennedy Jeanne Beal, Nathan Allen Deinema, Jackson Daniel Deinema, and Kimberlee Anne Deinema. Jeffery is also survived by his sister Julie (Keith) Dudkowski of Richton Park, Illinois, nephew Jason Beutler, nieces Brooke Beutler, Carolyn Dudkowski, Danielle Dudkowski and 3 great-nieces.