Ethel "Lucille" Sorenson

Mrs. Ethel "Lucille" (Goosen) Sorenson, age 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2008, in Spring Lake. She was born August 15, 1914 in Arcadia, MI to Robert and Ethel Venne and had resided in the Muskegon area for most of her life. Lucille retired as the receptionist and custodian of the Muskegon Women's Club; and had previously been employed at The Norge and then as personnel manager for Woolworth's for 29 years. She was a member of St. Jean's Catholic Church, the Women's Club, the Muskegon Heights Eagles #2106 Auxiliary, and of the former Muskegon Moose #491 Auxiliary. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Russel J. Goosen on April 21, 1978. She then married William A. Sorenson, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1995. SURVIVORS include 4 step-sons, William Sorenson, Jr. of CO, James (Karen) Sorenson of VA, Roland (Irene) and David (Tammi) Sorenson of Muskegon; 1 brother, Phillip (Barleen) Venne of Muskegon; 2 nieces, Bonnie (Bruce) Buckley of Grand Haven and LouAnn Zahn of Chicago; and 1 nephew, Rick (Janet) Venne of Muskegon. SERVICES will be 3 PM Monday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey Street 231-798-1100 with the Rev. Fr. William A. Langlois presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. VISITATION with Lucille's family will be one-hour prior to the service. MEMORIAL GIFTS to Hospice of North Ottawa County or Heartwood Lodge of Spring Lake or St. Patrick's Catholic Church will be appreciated.