Geraldine M. Ames' Obituary
Geraldine M. Ames, age 95, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Muskegon to Rudolph and Alma (Nichols) Scheidegger and was a life resident of the area. Geraldine worked at West Shore Mental Health Clinics for 13 years, before moving to Child and Family Services where she worked for 10 more years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. On October 16, 1948, she married Ray Ames and they were together for 56 years before he preceded her in death on December 21, 2004. SURVIVORS include 2 daughters, Ruth (Roger) Vanderstelt, and Gina Brown; many grand and great grandchildren; and sister, Rosemary (Don) Krueger. Geraldine was also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Mary Hill, Margo Ames; two brothers, Bill Rouse and Dennis Scheidegger; and two sisters, Dolores Dixon and Judith Randell. SERVICES will be 11 AM Thursday, January 2, 2025 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11 AM. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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