Marilyn G. "Mary" DeYoung's Obituary
Mrs. Marilyn G. “Mary” DeYoung, age 85, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born July 11, 1925 in Muskegon to Howard and Blanche (Peterson) MacDowell and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. DeYoung worked for Champion Product’s Spin Line Division for 25 years before retiring in 1989. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, and enjoyed traveling, golf and photography. On October 22, 1948 she married Harvey DeYoung, and he survives her along with their daughter, Cindy (Brian) Francisco of Gobles, MI; 3 grandchildren, Susan (Jacob) Bolton of Pelham, NY, Sarah (Sean) Carmody of Seattle, WA, and Andrew Francisco also of Gobles, MI; brother, Logan (Sylvia) MacDowell of North Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. The MEMORIAL SERVICE for Marilyn will be 11AM Tuesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church (4575 Henry St.) with Rev. Mark Zimmerman officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM. A private family burial will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their Online Guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100.
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