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Van Aernam and Margaret Stewart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2004.

STEWART, MR. & MRS. VAN AERNAM & MARGARET 'MUGS' (BRANDT) Laketon Twp. Mr. and Mrs. Van Aernam Stewart & Margaret 'Mugs' (Brandt) Stewart passed away, on Saturday, February 21, 2004. Van and Mugs were married on January 20, 1944. They are survived by six children, Chuck (Donna) of Muskegon, Frankie of Maryland, Mike (Anita) of Muskegon, Steve of California, Kathy Hsieh of Muskegon, and Randy (Diane) of Maryland; 13 grandchildren, Doug (Julie) Stewart, Jeff (Lynn) Stewart, Jodi (Kyle) Griffin, Marki (Rich) Bronkema, Tracy (Andy) DeMarse, George, and Robert Siler, Shawn Stewart, Leah Hsieh, Megan, Brian, Bethany, and Mark Stewart; 12 great-grandchildren, Josh, Brittni, Zach, Shelby, Brayden, Dean, Alex, Nicole, Ryan, Kameron, Ellie, and Myah; several nieces and nephews. Van is survived by a sister Mary Elizabeth Stewart, of Florida, Mugs is survived by a sister Bonnie (Robert) Passinault, of Muskegon, along with their sister-in-law Elizabeth Stewart of Florida. They were preceded in death by a son Elmer, a granddaughter, Charla Ann, and a great-grandson, Cody. Van was preceded by three brothers, H. Wellington, G. Curtis, and Edward W. Stewart, while Mugs was also preceded by a brother, Jack (Iola) Brandt. Together Van and Mugs owned and operated the Howard Johnsons Restaurant for 13 years. Van was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Second Lieutenant during World War II. He worked as director of Food Service for the Muskegon Regional Center, and retired as the Director of the Michigan State Employees Association. He also ran an Accounting Business after his retirement, and was a member of the Optimist Club. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at the Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman, 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel, 1783 E. Keating Ave., on Wednesday, February 25, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, the Muskegon County Charter Township Fire Department, or the charity of the Donor's Choice. -Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel (231) 777-3557

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March 1, 2004

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February 26, 2004

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Kim Fowler

March 1, 2004

Kathy,

Letting you know how sorry I am for the loss of your parents. There will be lonely times ahead but remember they are always with you.

Keep your chin up.

Kim Fowler

Bess & Floyd Slocum

February 26, 2004

DEAR FRIENDS; WE WERE SO SHOCKED TO HEAR OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS. YOU ARE LOVED. WE DIDN'T KNOW YOUR PARENTS BUT KNOW THAT THEY RAISED SOME FINE CHILDREN . GOD BE WITH YOU. FLOYD AND BESS SLOCUM

Megan Levey

February 26, 2004

Andy, Tracy, Ellie and Myah,

I am truly sorry to hear what happened in our family. I am praying for you and your whole family. I will be praying. Love You guys and miss you. Megan

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Stu and Kathy Levey

February 26, 2004

How we would like to be with you now. Please know we pray for your strength daily and we love you always. Uncle Stu and Aunt Kathy

Richard Nash

February 26, 2004

Dear Chuck and Donna:

we are in Gulf Shores Alabama when vicki called us and told us of the tradgey of the fire . Our sincere condolances and we will keep you and your family in our prayers

Muriel and Dick Nash

Elizabeth Stewart

February 25, 2004

To my nieces and nephews,

May God comfort you in the loss of your parents.

My love and prayers are with you.

Aunt Elizabeth

Becky and Peter Silva

February 25, 2004

Dearest Tracy, Andy, Ellie, Myah, and family,

You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We wish that we could be with you...know that you are loved so much.

Bob and Karen Samuels

February 25, 2004

Chuck and Donna,

We are in Texas and just heard of your loss. Our hearts and prayers will be with you and your family. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. God bless you all.

Jim & Ann Briggs

February 24, 2004

Dear Friends,

We'll long remember the courage and kindness of your parents. Nothing ever seemed to be "too much". They found good in everything and sailed through life with a happy laugh. The two of them could handle anything. Muggs helped me through a very difficult time. We laughed away our mutual problems. It gave me courage and strength. God Bless you all. Even tho we are in Arizona our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Jim & Ann

Margaret Heaton

February 24, 2004

Your parents were great people. My association with them is through the Optimist club. They will be sadly missed.

Thomas Welch

February 24, 2004

Forever in our thoughts. We will miss your happy faces at the Optimist Club table. God Keep you both by his side.

Tom Welch

Mona Shores Optimist Club President

Shirley VanHees

February 24, 2004

Dear Family, I knew your father through our association at CUMC and singing in the church choir. I will miss him. I am in Florida for the winter, but want to send my sincere condolences to you on your tragic loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. May God be your strength and may His comfort and love surround you all.

DEANNA KWOLEK

February 24, 2004

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

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