James M. VanderLey's Obituary
Mr. James M. VanderLey, age 53, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Muskegon. He was born on December 16, 1959 in Muskegon to Ken and Joyce (Sorensen) VanderLey, and resided in Hesperia for a number of years. James worked at Supreme Machine, and previously at Seabrook Plastics. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed baking. SURVIVORS include his son, Joshua (Tamara) Hanes of Wayland, MI; 4 grandchildren, Cody Darwin, and Domanic, Zander and Jorden Hanes; 2 sisters, Marilyn VanderLey of Madison, WI and Laura (Leon) Alvesteffer of Hesperia; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Joyce. The MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 1:30PM Saturday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 12:30-1:30PM. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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