Laura N. Church's Obituary
Mrs. Laura N. Church, age 106, passed away Thursday evening, October 22, 2009 at the Sanctuary at the Park. She was born April 20, 1903 in Fremont, MI and worked in various places during the war as an inspector, after which she was a homemaker. The former Laura Bird married Anthony Stoppels on June 28, 1922 and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1952. She then married Kenneth Church of Sparta on December 4, 1954 and he also preceded her in death on October 8, 1998. Mrs. Church was a member of Unity Reformed Church. SURVIVORS include her daughter, Dolores Marchido of Muskegon; 2 grandchildren, Janice (William) Collins, Gary (Barbara) Rakestraw; 7 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and her favorite cat, Monica. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Bird; sister, Lila Petersen; and 2 sons-in-law, Russell Rakestraw and Fabian Marchido. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 with Rev. James Bos officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-4 PM Sunday and one hour prior to the service. MEMORIALS to the Noah Project will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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