Christine Retsema's Obituary
Mrs. Christine Retsema, age 98, passed away Wednesday morning, November 26, 2003. She was born in Muskegon and lived here until February of 1992. She moved into Sunset Village in Jenison at that time. Christine was a member of Covenant Community Church in Muskegon Heights for more than 60 years. She was a former member of the Muskegon Woman’s Club and the Eastern Star. Her husband of 66 years, Jay Retsema, preceded her in death on July 3, 1995. Surviving are her three sons, Robert (Joan) Retsema of Grandville, Arthur Retsema of Tulsa, OK, and James (Arija) Retsema of Gales Ferry, CT. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. SERVICES will be 10:30 AM Saturday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. MEMORIALS to the Covenant Community Reformed Church will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their “On-line Guest Book” at www.sytsemafh.com.
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