Edward VanHouten Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edward VanHouten of Marion, Michigan, born in Cadillac, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edward left this world on September 22, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter VanHouten and Mina VanHouten (VanFleet); his former wife Dolores Otten; his stepdaughter-in-law Brenda VanHouten; and also, Chum VanHouten, Hilda Loeks (Harvey), Lucille Bode, Anna Vennema (John), Leonard VanHouten, Bill VanHouten (Betty), Dorthy VanSetten, Henry VanHouten (Lois), Herman VanHouten (Reta), Warren VanHouten, Jerry Bogard, Ruth TeBos (Marvin), Grace Pluger, Esther VanHouten and Lois VanHouten.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Y. VanHouten of Marion; his children, Laurie Lemke (Bruce) of Grand Rapids, Rick VanHouten (Lisa) of Wyoming, Vicki Heetderks (Dean) of Saranac and Kathy Fryling (Kurt) of Wyoming; his stepchildren, Steve VanHouten of Marion, Dan VanHouten (Jan) of Marion, Rachele VanHouten of Cadillac and Heidi Agema (Bob) of Falmouth; his grandchildren, Adam Lemke, Justin Lemke, Holli-Noelle Dueck (Jeff), Morgen Heetderks (Amanda), Tanner Heetderks (Sydney), Madison Hess (Carter), Katie Noorman (Jason) and Megan Bellows (Hansen); his great grandchildren, Charlie, Brooks Heetderks and Walker Hess; his stepgrandchildren, Stephanie VanHouten, Samantha VanHouten, Chad VanHouten (Kallena), Danielle Foster (Justin), Joshua VanHouten (Shayanne), Shelby VanHouten, Kayla Barber (Paul), Carter Wellman, Chase Wellman, Cheyene Agema, Kodee Agema and Blaze Agema; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Wynn VanHouten, Cross VanHouten, Madeliene Foster, Hugh Foster, Jackson, Lee VanHouten and Oakley Wellman; his sister-in-law Agnes VanHouten; and also Dueck.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lucas Christian Reformed Church (9034 23 Mile Rd, Marion, MI 49665). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 26th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions can be made out to The Cadillac Veterans Memorial Park and or a Christian School of your choice.
