Margaret A. VanderVelde's Obituary
Margaret A. VanderVelde, age 85, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 in Muskegon. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Lapeer, MI to Herman and Elizabeth (Jorgensen) Japenga and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. Margaret enjoyed watching birds, specifically cardinals in her yard. She belonged to TOPS, and loved camping as they were active with the Happy Wanderers Camping Club. Margaret also worked part-time maintenance for Sullivan Township. On September 3, 1960, she married James “Jim” VanderVelde and celebrated 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on June 1, 2009. SURVIVORS include two children, Kenneth (Vicki) VanderVelde and Cindy (fiancé, Michael Schucker) Dexter; five grandchildren, Ashely (Chris) Strang, Brandy (Christina) Clark, Kevin (Jenna) Dexter, Matthew (Jillian) Dexter, and Joseph (Bari) Dexter; five great grandchildren; along with special friend, Joanne Paprocki and her family. Margaret was also preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Michael Dexter; three brothers, Robert, Donald, James; and two sisters, Helen and Ruth. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be 3PM Thursday, April 6, 2023 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100 with Pastor Carlos Ramos officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 2-3 PM Thursday. Memorial Contributions in Margaret’s name may be given to Harbor Hospice Foundation. Share memories with the family can be shared at www.sytsemafh.com.
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