Mary Ellen (Alderink) Lee's Obituary
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Alderink) Lee, age 80, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Hackley VNS Hospice House. She was born May 17, 1929 in Muskegon to Gerritt and Loretta (Gallagher) Alderink and lived in the area her entire life. On August 26, 1950, she married John J. Lee in Muskegon and he survives her. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
SURVIVORS
Husband, John J. Lee of Muskegon; Children, John W. (Kathleen) Lee of Muskegon, Sherlyn (George) Horn of Montague, Stephen (Donna) Lee of Muskegon, Maureen (Dennis) Edwards of Muskegon; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson; Brother, Joseph Alderink of Muskegon; Sisters, Patricia Woodring of Muskegon, Kathleen (Ted) McKissask of Mears, Evelyn (Ken) Smith of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 Brother, Eugene Alderink.
SERVICE & VISITATION
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 12, 2009 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Michael P. Olson as celebrant. VISITATION with the Lee Family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, 231-726-5210. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to Hackley Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice, Inc. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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