Yvonne Ann Sturgeon, age 72, of Walker, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids.  The daughter of William & Roberta (McDonald) McDonell, she was born on August 7, 1943 in Grand Rapids and had worked for many years as a nurses aide at the now Laurels of Kent Nursing Home in Lowell.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna Dahkle;  two sons, Michael Allersma and Rance Allersma; four sisters Linda Bolser, Diane Lambert, Debra McDonell, Vicki McDonell;  ten grandchildren;  sixteen great-grandchildren;  and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Yvonne’s life from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Appletree Estates Clubhouse, 1061 Wilson Avenue N.W., Walker.  Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Yvonne’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:  www.MichiganCremation.com  Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.