Antonetta "Toni" Wright's Obituary
Mrs. Antonetta “Toni” Wright, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, April 18, 2009 in Muskegon. She was born November 22, 1916 in Muskegon to John and Gertrude (VanMaastrich) Koster and had been a life resident of the area. Toni had been employed as a secretary for McCormick Heating prior to her retirement. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church and of its Ladies Aid where she served as its treasurer for over 40 years. She was also a member of TOPS for many years. Toni loved to cook and especially enjoyed riding her bike with her sister Nellie. She married Harold E. in July of 1957 and he preceded her in death on November 27, 1983. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jacob “Charlie” and Peter Koster and by her step-son, Roger Wright. SURVIVORS include her son, William (Rozlyn) Wright of Muskegon, 1 grandson, Dustin James (Melissa) Rodgers of Muskegon, 3 great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Jacqueline Vandervest and Hunter James Rodgers; 4 sisters, Grace Sturgis of Fremont, Alida Hower and Petronella “Nellie” Tupper of Muskegon and Gertrude Iverson of Bradenton, FL and by several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICES will be 11 AM Wednesday at First Christian Reformed Church (1450 Catherine Ave.) with the Rev. Michael Borgert officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION with Toni’s family will be 5-8 PM Tuesday (please note time change) at The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210).
For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider First Christian Reformed Church.
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