Obituary

Remembering Jean Marie Alvesteffer

Jean Marie Alvesteffer, age 90, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024. She grew up in Walkerville, Michigan, the daughter of Guy and Gertrude Williams. After high school she moved to Muskegon and took classes at a local college to become a secretary. Jean worked for Norge Corporation and later at C&O Railroad. She met Harold, fell in love, and they were married on October 16, 1954. Since she was an only child, she loved marrying into Harold’s large family with all the gatherings that came with that. They started a family and Jean was a stay-at-home mom. Jean was very involved in church and her faith and family were her passions. She loved sports, especially basketball since she played in high school. Jean enjoyed attending as many activities as she could for her kids and grandkids. After her kids were older, Jean worked at the Grand Rapids Auto Auction for 27 years where she loved delivering cars. She is survived by her husband, Harold Alvesteffer; children, Terry (Sandy) Alvesteffer, Scott (Ellen) Alvesteffer, Rick (Mary) Alvesteffer, Tammy (Jim) De Haan, and Tracy (Kurt) Honderd; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marge Cory and Leola Alvesteffer; brother-in-law, Allen Alvesteffer; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Fr. John Vallier presiding. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park, Wyoming. An additional visitation will take place on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Weare, MI. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.

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Visitation

Thursday, October 10 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, October 10 · 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

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I have so many great memories of growing up on the same block as the Alvesteffer family. My brothers were good friends with the boys and my mom and Jean would always enjoy coffee together. Rest in Peace dear lady.

— Vicki Wondergem (Suttorp)

My thoughts and prayers for Jean and all of you.

— Fr. Mike Alber

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