Frances R. VanderStelt's Obituary
Mrs. Frances R. VanderStelt, age 91, passed away Thursday evening, February 10, 2005 in Muskegon. She was born August 31, 1913 to Dudley O. and Florence B. (White) Westover in Fruitport, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon and Coopersville areas before moving to Grand Rapids 35 years ago. She had attended the Immanuel Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Frances married William J. VanderStelt on September 8, 1933 in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1980. SURVIVORS include 8 children, Florence (Kenneth) Dailing of Missouri, William F. (Barbara) VanderStelt of Norton Shores, Raymond (Donna) VanderStelt of Norton Shores, Jack (Karen) VanderStelt of Texas, Gary (Bonnie) VanderStelt of Norton Shores, Joann (Charles) Hagen of Muskegon, Ellen VanderStelt of Grand Rapids, LaVerne (Diane) VanderStelt of Grand Rapids; 1 daughter-in-law, Lola VanderStelt of Indiana; 23 grand, 44 great-grand, 19 great-great-grandchildren, 23 step grand, 19 step great-grand, 4 step great-great grandchildren; special cousins, Marge and David Westover of Big Rapids. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, David and Charles VanderStelt; a brother, Russell Westover; infant grandson, Bradley Beals; infant granddaughter, Theresa VanderStelt. SERVICES will be 3:00 PM Monday at Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 with Pastor David Westover officiating. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Sunday. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
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