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Obituary for Kathleen Jean Schuitema
Kathleen Jean Schuitema, 65, of Grant, passed away on June 8, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on September 8, 1953 to Donald and Mable (Ames) Flanegan in Fremont, Michigan. She graduated from Grant High School in 1972 and attended Muskegon Business College. Kathleen worked at Gerber Products in Fremont and then as office Manager for Morrison Industrial Equipment. On February 11, 1972 she married Henry Schuitema at the Ensley Baptist Church. She was a member of Grant Township Review Board. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, sewing, crafting, and was a strong supporter of her granddaughters' activities. Kathleen is survived by her husband Henry, two daughters: Amy (Marty) Arends of Grant, Kristin Schuitema of Grant; three granddaughters: Kendal (Josh VanDyke) Schuitema, Hannah Arends, Claire Arends; two brothers: Larry (LaDona) Flanegan, James (Sandy) Flanegan; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Fields-McKinley Funeral and Cremation Services, Grant Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, 11:00 am at the Grant Community Church with Pastor Steve VanderWest officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Please share your memories of Kathleen online at www.fieldsmckinley.com.
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