Emilie Beatrice Jespersen

Jespersen,

Emilie Beatrice

Muskegon, Michigan

Emilie Beatrice Jespersen, age 85, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 26, 1938 to Roy & Gladys (Medacco) Vanas and married Richard Jespersen on November 30, 1957. She was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She was an elder in the Little River band of Ottawa Indians. Mrs. Jespersen had been employed first as a reporter for The Muskegon Chronicle and then moved up to become a Copy Editor. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

SURVIVORS

Son, Mark Jespersen, grandchildren, Julie Henigan, Eric Jespersen, Christine Jespersen, Emmy Jespersen; great grandchildren, Lauren Tufflemier, Cody Jespersen, Jacob Jespersen; Sister, Rita Gale; brother, Darrell (Mary Jo) Vanas. She preceded in death by her husband Richard; daughter, Julie Fordham; son, Matthew Jespersen; grand-daughter, Kari; sisters Geraldine and Deanna, brother Roy.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Thursday, January 4, 2024, 1:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home with Fr. Steve Geerlings officiating. VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the funeral home. MEMORIAL: St. Francis deSales Cathoilc Church. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.

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