Verle Stapel's Obituary
Mrs. Verle H. Stapel, age 90, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003 in Fruitport Twp. She was born on June 12, 1913 in Chicago to Bert & Anna Gonyo, and had resided in the West Michigan area for most of her life. Mrs. Stapel was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she worked as custodian, as well as cleaning for businesses and homes. On November 6, 1933, she married Ray Stapel, who preceded her in death on July 19, 1988. SURVIVORS include 2 sons, Harry (Geraldine) Stapel, LaVern (Dorothy) Stapel; 1 daughter, Donna (Gary) Rinckey all of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Rick Stapel, Scott Stapel (Brian Fetterman), Todd (Kathy) Stapel, Jeff (Jan) Rinckey, Dawn (Randy) Small; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; and special friends, Cheryl & Dave Gibson. SERVICES will be 11 AM Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Julie Winklepleck officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
231-726-5210
Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their Online Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com
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