Brenda Dochstader

Brenda Louise Dochstader, age 57, of Kentwood, died on April 15, 2019, shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  Brenda was born February 2, 1962, and spent the vast majority of her life in Kentwood.  She graduated from Kentwood High School and Davenport University.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Dochstader, in 1970.  Brenda is survived by her mother, Mary Dochstader of Grandville; sisters, Teresa (Craig) Pippel of Hudsonville and Sheila (Craig) Palazzo of Grand Rapids.   While having no children of her own, she was like an “adopted aunt” to Ben, Jake and Kelsey Pippel, and Jessica and John Diehm.

Throughout her career, Brenda worked in various positions at Herpolsheimer’s Department Store, L.G. Cook, and Blue Care Network.  She ended her career as a Supervisor with Ambs Call Center.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Newhall Christian Fellowship, 3434 Hubal Ave. S.W., Wyoming 49519. The family would encourage you to stay for a time of visitation and a luncheon following the service.