Stella L. Kieft's Obituary
Stella L. Kieft, age 84, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at home. She was born on April 12, 1935 to Sieger and Magdalena (DeGraves) Hoogewind in Muskegon, MI. Stella married Raymond G. Kieft. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2010. She was a dedicated employee to Sevens Painting and Airline Painting for about 20+ years. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. Above all things, family was always the most important. She will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harvey Hoogewind. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Sharon) Kieft of Norton Shores, Deb (Don) Schalk of Norton Shores, Sharon (Doug) Hinkle of Fruitport; grandchildren, LeAnn (Darin) Crafts, Michelle (Thierry) Jean, Jason (Samantha) Hinkle, Kayla (Andrew) Vallier, Corey Kieft, Cody (Emily) Kieft, Kristine Kieft; great-grandchildren, Makenna, Caitlyn, Elise, Quentin, Jovie, Brady, and number 7 expected in December of 2019; brother-in-laws, Art Kieft of Muskegon, Ron Kieft of Muskegon; sister-in-laws, Nancy Kieft of Muskegon and Catherine Hoogewind of Muskegon. No services will be held. Memorial contributions in Stella’s name can be made to the Calvary Bible Church. Please visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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