Eileen H. (Maki) McGonigle's Obituary
Mrs. Eileen H. (Maki) McGonigle, age 77, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at a local hospital. She was born August 11, 1931 in Bear Lake Township, MI to Toivo and Jennie (Hilliard) Maki and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On April 21, 1956, she married Richard L. McGonigle in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1995. She had worked over 10 years as a secretary for Browne-Morse Co. and later worked 10 years as an assembler for Request Foods. She was a member of Edgewood Lutheran Church where she was active in the church quilting group. She enjoyed bowling and had bowled on leagues at Northway Lanes and Pin Crest Lanes in Fruitport. She also enjoyed reading, deer hunting and quilting. She had volunteered for many years as a Cub Scout Den Mother. SURVIVORS include 3 children, William A. McGonigle of Muskegon, Shirley E. McGonigle of Fruitport, Jane M. (Terry) Posthumus of Spring Lake; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; 3 sisters, Laura D. (Tom) Johnson of East Lake, MI, Martha E (Ralph) Kroll of Illinois, Carolyn C. (Roger) Strumbrie of Irons, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 1 son, Ralph L. McGonigle on February 14, 2005. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 10:00 AM Friday, May 15, 2009 at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, (231) 798-1100, with Rev. Lewis H. Glick officiating. INTERMENT will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with Eileen’s family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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