Poortvliet, Suellen Of Kalamazoo Suellen passed away peacefully on Monday, October 8, 2012 in her home after a long illness. She was born September 5, 1948. Suellen enjoyed her work at Bronson Hospital and community service. Her strength and perseverance has been an inspiration to us all. Surviving are her father, David VanLaar; brother, Chuck VanLaar and wife, Joyce; sister, Leanne Uttmark and husband, Bob; son, Gary Lee Poortvliet and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Cynnamon Mielke and husband, Jason; 5 grandchildren, Gary, Austin, Amber, Colt, and Xandra. Memorial services will held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 13, at gracespring Bible Church.