BORN

1927

DIED

2011

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Muskegon, Michigan

Shirley Alsteen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 26, 2011.

ALSTEEN, MRS. SHIRLEY M.
Fruitport

Mrs. Shirley Mae Alsteen, age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011. She was born in Shingleton, MI on July 18, 1927 to Melvin and Alice (Haff) Kroening. Shirley is survived by her children, Bobby (Vickie) Alsteen of Fruitport, Rod (Terrie) Alsteen of Twin Lake, Michael (Lisa) Alsteen of Fruitport, Bruce Alsteen of Norton Shores, Anita (Gary) Flowers and Jacki (Jon) Sauser, both of Fruitport; many grand, great and great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Doris (Bud) Christiansen of CA and Loraine Burgess of Fruitport; 2 brothers, Richard (Sis) Kroening of CA and Claude (Kay) Kroening of Muskegon; special sister-in-law, Eleda Kroening of Fruitport; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; 3 sisters and 6 brothers. Shirley had retired from Modular System of Fruitport and was a member of the Fruitport Eagles. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time from 10 to 11 AM. Burial at Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Mercy VNS and Hospice Services.

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June 30, 2011

Rose Boucher

Aunt Shirley will always be remembered as a sweet wonderful lady whom I loved from the first time I met her. She will be greatly missed. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

June 30, 2011

To Jackie and Family, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Love,
Donnie & Cindy Sauser

June 30, 2011

Kevin & Heather Poulin

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 29, 2011

Richard Beckley

To Mike and Family One of my best co-workers and friend. God has called another one home. My thoughts & prayers to the Family at this time.

June 29, 2011

Shattuck & Lisa Braafhart

To the Alsteen Family ~ We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Shirley. Please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers in these most difficult days ahead.
Love to all of you ~
Shattuck & Lisa
Braafhart

June 29, 2011

TERESA ZUBER/PLATT

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL MOM AND LADY WHICH WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY MANY AND THE FRUITPORT EAGLES ALSO.

June 29, 2011

liz alsteens

~Grandma~ You will be greatly missed
Love,
Ron, Lizzie, Mackenna, Jayde, and Ronni

June 28, 2011

The hardest but most important act of love a child can do for a parent is to take care of them in their tender years and final season of life. Well done anita. My thoughts and prayers to your family. Donna Vanbrocklin [Kaylee's grandma]

June 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about you mom. What a wonderful person. I have fond memories of working with her at Modular Systems. Shirley was loved by all of here co-workers. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pam Arndt

June 28, 2011

Rick Amaya

To Bobby and Family, sorry to hear about your mother. Rick Amaya

June 27, 2011

Val & Wes Leiter

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

June 27, 2011

Duane Sugarbaker

My wife and Shirley were good friends at one time. Darlene always spoke highly of Shirley. My condolences to the family.
Duane Sugarbaker.

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