Alexander J. "Alex" Schuiteman

Alexander J. Schuiteman, 16, of Felch, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday Aug. 5, 2010. He was born on June 30, 1994, in La Porte, Ind., the son of Paul and Mary Beth (Steinbrecher) Schuiteman. Alex was a student at North Dickinson High School, where he earned straight A's and played the saxophone in the band. He also played football and basketball. Alex enjoyed watching sports with his dad, especially the Detroit Tigers and Lions. He also enjoyed playing cribbage. As a cancer survivor, Alex aspired to be a pharmacist, so he could help kids with cancer. He also became a Packers fan due to the team's dedication to the cancer care program at St. Vincent Hospital and was the captain of his Relay for Life team "the North Dickinson Nordics" Alex had a strong faith and love for God. He was in the process of reading the entire Bible, which was the guide by how he lived his life. He was active in Encouragement Link and its Bible study. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Mission Covenant Church youth group. He was a camp counselor at Camp Elijah and was helping to restore the Metropolitan Hall, with a vision to have it be used as a Christian community center. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Mary Beth of Felch; brother, Josh (Sarah Forstrom) Schuiteman of Felch; grandparents Susan (Bob) Schuiteman of Muskegon, and Gunhild Steinbrecher of Felch; aunts and uncles, Phil (Suzanne) Schuiteman , Bonnie (Don) Froberg, Leon Steinbrecher, Kathy (Robert) Mattson, Linda Newkirk, Teresa (Bob Fuse) Bryant, Adrian (Jackie) Steinbrecher, Michael (Pam) Steinbrecher, and Dan (Mary) Steinbrecher, many cousins, and two special "sisters" Olivia and Sophia Winkowitsch and their parents, David and Janna. He also leaves many brothers and sisters in Christ. Alex was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Paul Schuiteman and Wilbur Steinbrecher and an uncle, Mark Steinbrecher. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p .m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the church. Rev. Michael March will officiate. Burial will at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Felch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Metropolitan Hall. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Alexander J. Schuiteman online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Alexander J. "Alex" Schuiteman

June 30, 1994 - August 5, 2010