Marjorie Louise Ryerson

Marjorie Louise Ryerson, age 100, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Donald Eugene Ryerson; parents Carl and Bertha Ritsema; and sister, Anita Gustafson. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Nancy (Larry) Ruster, Denise (Adrian) VanDonkelaar, James (Jane) Ryerson; grandchildren Matthew (Julie) Ruster, Dan (Jennifer) Ruster, Jillaine Ruster, Angie (Derrick) Murph, Melissa (Troy) Widener, Katherine (Ryan) Chisum, Elizabeth (Harry) Townsley, Anna (Kyle) Shattuck; great-grandchildren Alexa, Colton, and Kendall Ruster, Carley Moore, Jade Murph, Lou and Kay Widener, Lydia, Ethan, and Lucas Chisum, Charlotte and James Townsley, Madalynn and Ryder Shattuck; six nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Marge deeply loved her family and never said no when invited into their homes, always cherishing time spent together. She found joy in life’s simple and beautiful moments, like watching sunsets, growing flowers, and delighting in rainbows after the rain. Music was close to her heart; she loved singing in the choir and was often featured in soprano solos during many choir presentations. A consistently positive and encouraging woman, she touched countless lives, and she was truly loved by all who knew her. Her Christian faith was the foundation for her life and all the choices she made.

A celebration of Marjorie’s life will commence 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Friends and relatives will be able to meet the family from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 prior to the service. In honor of Marjorie and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sunset Legacy Foundation or Corewell Health Hospice. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.