Marion Florence Voikos' Obituary
Mrs. Marion Florence Voikos, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 following a battle with lymphoma. She was born on July 29, 1933 to Arthur and Germaine (Maertens) Vlietinck and grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI. On June 12, 1954, Marion married Dr. George Voikos and the two moved to Muskegon in 1960 to raise their three daughters, Susie, Nancy, and Debbie, and they were happily married for 58 years. Marion was a longtime parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church as well as a member of the Mercy Hospital Medical Auxiliary, which helped raise money for new equipment at the hospital. George and Marion led a fulfilling and adventurous life. They enjoyed making memories on their trips to Greece, Colorado, Mackinac Island, and out West. For more than 20 years, the two spent the winter months in Vail, CO enjoying skiing for over 100 days every winter. Along with being an expert skier, Marion was an excellent swimmer, tennis player, and sailor. She was loving, caring, kind, gracious, and concerned for others in need. Marion was a loyal friend to all and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom she was known as “Nana.” Marion will be deeply missed by her daughters, Susan (Greg) Vriesman, Nancy (Sam) Kotlewski, and Deb (Jerry) Nystrom; grandchildren, Aaron (Deirdre) Vriesman, Sara (Dan) McGhan, Michael Vriesman, Shane Kotlewski, Rachel (Travis) Payne, Alysha Nauta and Gerald, Grant, and Camrynn Nystrom; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ginny (Jim) Ballew; four nieces; one nephew; and sister-in-law, Adelina Voikos. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her granddaughter, Anna and brother-in-law, James Voikos. A Funeral Service will be held 11AM, Tuesday, October 27 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken St., Norton Shores, 49441), followed by a procession to St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM. Memorial contributions in Marion’s memory may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a private family luncheon will take place after the service. Special thanks to Arlette and Pam at Harbor Hospice for their wonderful care of Mom. Please feel free to share a memory with the family on their online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Servcies, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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