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JOANNE STERENBERG Obituary

STERENBERG, MRS., JOANNE Muskegon Mrs. Joanne L. Sterenberg, age 87, passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. Joanne was born April 30, 1929 in Muskegon to Henry and Johanna (VanderMolen) VanderLeest. She married Harold Charles Sterenberg in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 2011. Joanne had worked in production control at Clarke Floor Machine for many years prior to her retirement. She had been a long time member of Allen Ave. Christian Reformed Church. Joanne loved the time spent with her family and will be greatly missed as a mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt, and friend. Survivors include her children, Brian (Diane) Sterenberg of Muskegon and Lisa Jo (Vernon) Wheeler of Murrysville, PA; 4 grandchildren, Emily (Matt) Myers of Export, PA, Ryan (Emily) Sterenberg of Grand Rapids, Chelsea (Jonathan) French of Charlotte, NC, and Zach Wheeler of Charlotte, NC; 4 great-grandchildren, Noah French, Grea Myers, Emmalyn French, and Wyatt Myers; sister-in-law, Barb (VanderLeest) Scanlon; and several nieces and nephews. Joanne was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Berdina VanDyke and Maxine Singleton; and brother, Cornelius "Bob" VanderLeest. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held 2 pm Friday, May 19. 2017 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens (2188 Remembrance Dr.) with Pastor Mike Haefner officiating. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565. Share memories with Joanne's family at her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.

Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2017.
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Rest in peace Joanne. I always loved your smile and your dry sense of humor. You will never be forgotten.

Cassie Wheeler Sylvester

February 8, 2017

Diane & Brian,
So sorry the loss of JoAnn. She was a sweet lady who made me laughed while at Barclay. Take Care. Patty Lanore

January 24, 2017

Your mom was always so sweet to us. I pray for Gods comfort for your family.

Randy and Julie Steiner

January 23, 2017

RIP Aunt Jo. ❤

January 23, 2017

I worked with Joanne at Clarke Floor many years ago. She was well liked by everyone and a very nice lady. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sandie Borgeson

January 23, 2017

Remembering Joanne from Clarke Floor as a wonderful person. So very sorry to hear of her passing.

Mardi Monroe Williams

January 22, 2017

Praying that you will experience God's comfort and strength during this time of grief.

Linda Van Dyke

January 22, 2017

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