Helen P P Ostema

Mrs. Helen P. Postema, age 83, went to be with her Lord Thursday morning, January 31, 2008 at Lakeview Manor in Whitehall. She was born January 11, 1925 in Muskegon Heights to John and Anna (Dokmontis) Gary and lived in the Muskegon area for most of her life. On January 26, 1952, she married Max J. Postema in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2002. During the course of her life, she worked for G.T.E. and Burger King. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Mrs. Postema enjoyed crocheting, shopping, and cooking, especially her famous dumplings. SURVIVORS include 2 daughters, Judy (Steve) Simmons and Louann Ripka, both of Muskegon; 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Becky, and Megan; 2 sisters, Katie (Bill) Engelhard of Muskegon and Ann (Phil) Begley of Traverse City; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Siperly. The family would like to give special thanks to Bonnie, Jim, Cindy, and staff of Lakeview Manor in Whitehall for their love, compassion, and care over the past 3 months. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 with Pastor Bill Rudd officiating. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION will be 2-4 PM Sunday with a Scripture Service held at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.