Ellen Marie Gutierrez's Obituary
Ellen Marie Gutierrez, age 65, passed away Saturday morning, January 9, 2021. She was born January 15, 1955 in Pontiac, MI, the third baby of the triplets, to Robert and Marion (Morrison) Forster. Ellen grew up in Waterford, MI and graduated in 1973 from Waterford Kettering High School. She then headed to Muskegon to attend the Hackley School of Nursing where she earned her Nursing Degree and worked in the medical field for 4 years. While raising her family, she drove school bus for several area schools for over 20 years. Ellen loved spending time and being with her family, and for many years enjoyed camping with them all throughout Michigan. SURVIVORS include her daughter: Elvita (Mike) Lewandowski of Norton Shores; 2 step-children: Amie Sterling of Grand Rapids and Anthony (Laura) Gutierrez of Norton Shores; 10 grandchildren: Brett Sterling, Molly Lewandowski, Cody Terpstra, Elise Lewandowski, Jordan Gutierrez, Elexis Lewandowski, Justin Gutierrez, Lance “Junior” Felt III, Ryker Gutierrez, and Jase Gutierrez; brother, Kenneth (Mary) Forster of Waterford, MI; 2 sisters: Eileen (Vic) Kindell of National City, MI and Elaine Rose of Davisburg, MI; many nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Barbara Forster; step-son, Jose P. Gutierrez; step-daughter, Nicole Gutierrez; and a brother, Dennis Forster. A PUBLIC VISITATION will be held from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing, a maximum of 25 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at one time. Thank you in advance for your understanding. A PRIVATE family service will be held. MEMORIALS to the Hydrocephalus Association (4340 East West Hwy., Suite 905, Bethesda, MD 20814) will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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