Mary L. VanderVelde's Obituary
Mrs. Mary L. VanderVelde age 97, passed away Sunday evening, May 21, 2006. She was born February 25, 1909 in Concord, MI to Charles A. and Mary Ann (Skutt) Lockwood. Mrs. VanderVelde retired from Brookhaven Medical Care Facility as a nurse’s aide. On April 13, 1929 she married, Walter C. Curtis and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1978. She was also preceded by her second husband, Nicholas VanderVelde on January 24, 1986; 1 son, Wilbur C. Curtis; 1 grandson; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. SURVIVORS include daughters, Arvilla (Howard) Kelsey of Idaho, Winnifred (Charles) Kittridge of Montague, and son, Bernard (Emma) Curtis of Twin Lake; brother, William S. Lockwood of Lansing, MI; sister-in-law, Claudine (Tiny) Lockwood of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Concord, MI. Share memories with the family at their “Online Guestbook” at www.sytsemafh.com. Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210
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