Sue Ellen Stefantz's Obituary
Sue Ellen Stefantz, age 96, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Lakeshore Assisted Living. She was born June 1, 1924, in Grand Haven to Jay E. and Dorothy (Meeker) Holmes. Sue was married to Paul E. DeWitt, and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1983. She remarried Lawrence Stefantz, and he preceded her in death in 2010.
Sue graduated from Grand Haven High School. She was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church and the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28 Auxiliary. She loved living in Florida for many years before returning to Michigan for health reasons. Her other interests were going out to eat, socializing and shopping.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, JoAnn Chisholm; son, Steve (Mary) DeWitt; five grandchildren: Rachel (Mark) Powers, Andrea (Richard) Bonney, Nicole (Robert) DeClercq, Lindsay (Nathan) Helms and Shana (David) Sicotte; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and daughter-in-law, Norma DeWitt. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas J. DeWitt in 2020 and sister, Ruth Shinn.
According to her wishes no services will be held. Memorials to the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post #28 are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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