Susie Vlietstra

VLIETSTRA, Susie
Of Parchment, Michigan Susie passed away early Saturday morning, August 7, 2010 at Kairos Dwelling. She was born April 25, 1910 in Marion, MI the daughter of Joseph and Jennie Rozeveld Medendorp. On May 23, 1933, Susie was united in marriage to John Vlietstra in Kalamazoo. She was a charter member of Northern Heights Christian Reformed Church, where she also served on the church's ladies guild. Surviving are her daughter, Gert Ed Luscomb of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Dean Laurie Luscomb of Kalamazoo and Gail Dan Steffey of Kalamazoo; six great-grandchildren, Noah Luscomb, Dustin Hunter, Brenna Luscomb, Scott Adeline Steffey, Catherine Hall, and Jonathan Hall; three sisters, Grace DeKoekkoek, Anna Zinger, Alice Ackley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, John; daughter, Janet Vlietstra; son, Howard Vlietstra; her parents, Joseph and Jennie Medendorp; five brothers, Henry, Evert, Lambert, Albert, and Wilbert Medendorp; and one sister, Lottie Buning. Funeral services for Susie will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, with Rev. Ray Steigenga officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Private family interment will be Vogel Center Cemetery, Marion, MI. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Northern Heights Christian Reformed Church, Kairos Dwelling, or Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services.