Maria E. Harker's Obituary
Maria Elena Harker, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Muskegon, MI. Maria was born on January 24, 1965, to Arthur and Maxine (Stark) Ramirez in Muskegon, MI. She graduated from Fruitport High School in 1983 and lived her whole life in west Michigan. She always loved animals, especially riding and taking care of horses. She loved Lake Michigan and spending time at the beach. Her family was everything to her and she always cherished the time that she spent with them, especially her grandkids. She was always very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren, always supporting them at their events and even helping coach some of their sports teams. She loved the holidays and anything else that would bring the family together. Her faith was always important to her, and she routinely attended Eastwood Church of the Nazarene in Muskegon.
She will be lovingly remembered by her three children: Kenny (Jaelene) Harker, Kristen (Troy) VanHouten, and Kaitlin (Richard VanGunst) Harker; six grandchildren: Kensington, Kenten, Mila, Liam, Sophie, and Khloe; two sisters on her father’s side: Anita and Barb; four siblings on her mother’s side; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother on her father’s side, Marvin; five siblings on her mother’s side; and granddaughter, Kiera.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be taking place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 29, at Connection Point Church, 2270 S Mill Iron Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Lake Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442.
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