Jewel R. Funderburg's Obituary
Mrs. Jewel R. Funderburg, age 83, died Monday evening, June 5, 2006. She was born May 26, 1923 in Eldridge, MO to Frank and Fannie (Cook) McKelvey. On September 7, 1966, she married Lyle E. Funderburg in Kansas City, MO and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2005. SURVIVORS include 2 step-sons, Ron (Sue) Funderburg of Whitehall, Joseph (Marie) Funderburg of Commerce City, CO; 3 step-daughters, Diana (Ron) Olson of Arcadia, FL, Kay (Claude) Kroening of Muskegon, Karen (Doug) Hibbs of Grant, MI; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Violet (Paul) Zachmeyer of Lebanon, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Henry and Russell McKelvey; and 3 sisters, Bonnie Zeedyke, Cleta Kulp, and Mary Moulder. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Friday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
with Rev. Gerald Hagens officiating. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 6-8 PM Thursday. MEMORIALS to the Alzheimer’s Association will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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