1916
Ella
2011
Ella Gertrude Stewart
January 3, 1916 — September 18, 2011
HAFFERKAMP, ELLA GERTRUDE STEWART
of Richland, MI Died Sunday morning September 18, 2011 at her residence. Ella was born January 3, 1916 in Onaway, Michigan a daughter of Chester and Ethel McQuade Stewart. Ella had a successful career in the fashion industry, initially working as an instructor and model for Singer Sewing Machines. She received formal training as a tailor and taught adult education for many years while raising her family in Royal Oak, MI. In 1970 she launched her own small business, Sew Quick and Easy, and was a pioneer in teaching knit clothing construction. She retired and moved to the Kalamazoo area in 1996. Ella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George L. Hafferkamp in 1988; a brother Sterling V. Stewart, a sister, Loretta Hemkes; and an infant sister, Kay Frances. She is survived by 4 children, Ross Carla Hafferkamp of Newberry, MI, Giles Rebecca Hafferkamp of Fortine, MT, Fay Munzinger of Oak Park, MI, and Gail Richard R. Venner of Traverse City; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Viva Matheson of Grand Rapids and Carmel Mullen of California; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
of Richland, MI Died Sunday morning September 18, 2011 at her residence. Ella was born January 3, 1916 in Onaway, Michigan a daughter of Chester and Ethel McQuade Stewart. Ella had a successful career in the fashion industry, initially working as an instructor and model for Singer Sewing Machines. She received formal training as a tailor and taught adult education for many years while raising her family in Royal Oak, MI. In 1970 she launched her own small business, Sew Quick and Easy, and was a pioneer in teaching knit clothing construction. She retired and moved to the Kalamazoo area in 1996. Ella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George L. Hafferkamp in 1988; a brother Sterling V. Stewart, a sister, Loretta Hemkes; and an infant sister, Kay Frances. She is survived by 4 children, Ross Carla Hafferkamp of Newberry, MI, Giles Rebecca Hafferkamp of Fortine, MT, Fay Munzinger of Oak Park, MI, and Gail Richard R. Venner of Traverse City; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Viva Matheson of Grand Rapids and Carmel Mullen of California; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
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