ZOUTMAN (Polak), Stella
Age 96
Of Kalamazoo

Stella Zoutman passed away peacefully on April 19, 2011 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Stella was born March 6, 1915 in Kalamazoo, the only child of Frank and Sophia (Swistek) Polak. Stella was employed by KVP Sutherland Company for many years and then later worked at the Kalamazoo Township Hall. Stella married Raymond Zoutman in 1978 in Kalamazoo. They relocated to Punta Gorda, FL in 1990 and moved back to Kalamazoo in 2004. Surviving are her step-son, David (Debbie) Zoutman of Rockwall, TX; step-daughter Debra (Scott) Noble of Kalamazoo; three step-grandchildren, Brandon Noble of Kalamazoo, Shannon and Shawna Noble currently of Fayetteville, NC; and extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Raymond in 2007. Per Stella’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Private interment will be held at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may share a memory online at: www.avinkcremation.com

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