Phyllis "Artell" Mathews' Obituary
Mrs. (Phylllis) Artell Mathews, born July 3, 1926 to Fred and Blanche (Bouchard) Kooyers, passed away June 4, 2011 with her family by her side. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Preceding her in death were her mother and father; her son, Greg Mathews; and her brother, Donald Kooyers. Survivors include daughters, Jane (David) Jabari, Susan (Kathleen) Mathews, Kathy (Bruce) Heatley; sons, Mark (Connie) Mathews, and David (Linda) Mathews; daughter-in-law, Rose Mathews; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 10, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Artell may be made to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210.
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