Brooklynn Ranae Root's Obituary
Brooklynn Ranae Root, age 21, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born in Muskegon on January 10, 1998 to Lee Vanderstelt and Debra Root. Brooklyn was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of three, and although it was a life-long battle, she managed to keep a positive attitude and will be remembered for her contagious laugh and ability to make friends. She had a love of good food, drawing, music, watching scary movies, Scooby-Doo, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends. Brooklyn is survived by her father, Lee (Emily) Vanderstelt; her mother, Debra Root; siblings, Taylor, Dylan, Madison, Olivia, Chloe, Erica, Emily Joe, and Layne; grandparents, Lori Root, Cynthia Caldwell, Char Vanderstelt, Bill Root, and Jeff and Laurie Lowder; and the entire Kotecki family. A CELEBRATION OF BROOKLYNN’S LIFE will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at The Fruitport Eagles, 3354 S Dangl Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442.
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