Charlotte Hessel

October 20, 1935 ~
April 22, 2021

Charlotte Hessel, age 85, of Grandville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Charlotte was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox, traveling to Casinos, playing bingo, and collecting Precious Moments figurines. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Max Hessel; sons, Frank Hessel and Randy Hessel; mother, Alice Hamiton; sisters, Elaine Hicks, Margie Rochette, and Helen Enos. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Tim and Sandy Hessel; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hessel, grandchildren, Grant and Jenni Hessel, Jessie Hessel, Annie and Mike Prins, Parker and Kathleen Hessel, Emily and John Kersaan, Tyler and Meghen Hessel, Adam Hessel; 14 great-grandchildren; best friend, Sherry VanderMaas; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 28 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Don Van Slyke officiating. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, April 27 from 4-7 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Holland.

Memorial Visitation
Tuesday, April 27
4:00pm - 7:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Memorial Service
Wednesday, April 28
11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

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October 13, 2021 11:31am
My thoughts go out to the family. My Grandmother was her sister. Our families lost communication after my mom passed away. I do remember notifying Chickie. Much Love!!!

- Michelle Tardiff

September 12, 2021 10:40pm
Such a great loss. She was so fun and filled with amazing stories. I truly enjoyed the opportunities I had talking with her. My dad truly loved Chickie and always spoke fondly of her before his death. I know that he, my grandmother Elaine, and now my Uncle David are all having a bunch of laughs. Probably talking about those Red Sox! Maybe even playing cards.

- Autumn Plouff Banks

April 26, 2021 8:43am
Such a beautiful lady, mom and friend. A heart of gold, caring, loving person. Always put herself 2nd and was always there to stand up to anyone. Carried a broken heart, but yet always found a smile to you. A blessed start is born, Chic, I will look for you to shine down upon us. Rest you soul now. Your rotten kid in the neighborhood.. lol.. one eye.. Tom

- Thomas Cornelisse

April 25, 2021 7:05am
Tim and Sandy, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Chick was such a wonderful woman and I have many great memories of her. My mom always considered her one of her dearest friends. May you find comfort in knowing that you were blessed with a great Mom for so many years. Sincerely, Lisa Stewart Lockman

- Lisa Stewart Lockman

April 24, 2021 7:30pm
My best friend that I have had the honor of sharing my life for 42 years. We have shared everything that life put in front of us. Happy times and unhappy times. Rest in peace Chick, I love you

- Sherry VanderMaas




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