Josephine Van Hall's Obituary
Mrs. Josephine Van Hall, age 96, of Muskegon passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born August 25, 1923 in Evanston, IL to John and Martha (Maciejewski) Stolarz. On May 16, 1942 she married Arthur Van Hall and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2006.
Josephine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake and a former member of the Rosary Altar Society. She was forever attentive to her five children; leading 4-H, Cub Scouts and volunteering at many church and school activities. Josephine was an excellent cook and seamstress and spent many hours preparing wonderful meals and teaching others to sew. She enjoyed active retirement living in Florida for many years; golfing, dancing, exercising at water aerobics, socializing at various functions and playing cards. She will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by three daughters: Betty (Mike) Fitzgerald of Plainfield, IL, Deb (Don) Van Zee of Spring Lake, Pam (Steve) Fritschen of Novi, MI, two sons; Larry (Eileen) Van Hall of Muskegon, Tom (Julie) Van Hall of Green Cove Springs, FL; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three siblings: Stanley (Laura) Stolarz, Chester Stolarz and Jane (Dennis) Kieft; in-laws, Charles (Marylin) Van Hall, and Lillie Van Hall; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Nettie (Ken) Bol and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake with Father David Gross officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St. Spring Lake, MI 49456 with a Rosary at 6:30 PM. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Josephine may be given to the Harbor Hospice Foundation or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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