Stephen W. Syarto

Stephen W. Syarto, age 32, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017 and is now in Jesus’ presence. Stephen suffered some difficulties, but he was battling courageously. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Medal of Honor recipient, Stephen W. Pless, and Bill Smith. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jessica; children, Jeremiah, Aason, Gabriel, Abraham, and Stephen Jr.; mother, Tina Pless (Douglas Brown); father, David (Susan) Syarto; brother, Adam Syarto; grandparents, Gene (Cindy) Syarto, Granny JoAnn; parents-in-law, Sharon Martinez, Ernesto (Claudia) Martinez; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth (Kyle) Orme, Ernesto Martinez, Tina (Ryan) Lind; nieces and nephews, Ethan, William, Jackson, Mila, Declan; many extended family and friends. Stephen was a proud veteran of the US Army. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 am at Grace Community Church, 3500 New Holland, Hudsonville, with Pastor Christopher Hemmerich officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-8 pm at church and also on Saturday from 10-10:45 am prior to the service at the church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the needs of the family (more information will be given at the services) or Western Michigan Teen Challenge.