Mr. John Mouthaan, aged 86 of Kent City, died Friday, October 16, 2009 at his home. He was born John Mouthaan September 26, 1923 in Kent City, the son of Jesse (Puite) and John Mouthaan.  He married Dorothy I. Osburn October 5, 1951 in Grant and she preceded him in death July 13, 1991. John was employed as a Foreman for Lamar Pipe Co. in Grand Rapids for 30 years retiring in 1986.  He was a member and very active of the Grant Reformed Church where he served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher and was President of the Northern Michigan Classis.  John was a veteran of World War II having served from June 12, 1945 until January 30, 1947 being discharged as a CPL.

John is survived by his children Ken & Faith Mouthaan, Gerald & Paula Mouthaan all of Kent City, Carol & Kevin Newton of Muskegon and 9 grandchildren. 

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Grant Reformed Church with Pastor Mik Sutton officiating. Military graveside honors under the auspices of the VFW Post #4249 of Newaygo will be at the Hillside Cemetery near Grant following the church services. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 PM Monday at the McKinley Funeral Home-Grant Chapel. For Memorials please consider the Gideon’s International and/or Grant Reformed Church Mission Fund. Please sign the on line guest book at  www.mckinleyfuneral.com.

 

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