Joan Francis Stalsonburg, age 95, of Jenison, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, October 26, 2020. Joan was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was blessed with the gift of serving others. She gave of her time and talents serving others and was active over the years at her church. Joan was a longtime faithful employee of Rogers Department Store for 33 years, establishing many wonderful friendships over the years with customers.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Jay; and her longtime friend of 18 years, Chuck DeJong. She will be lovingly remembered by her children,  Doug and Arlene Stalsonburg, Fred and Nancy Stalsonburg; grandchildren, Steve and Jayme Stalsonburg, Dan Stalsonburg, Josh and Shannon Stalsonburg, Marissa and the late Jon Terrill, Sarajane and Dale VanderMaas, Amy and Ryan Aukeman; 11 great-grandchildren; and by the family of Chuck DeJong: Rhonda and Rev. Ron Cammenga, Dawn and Rev. Mike DeVries and their families. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, 1 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Rev. David Noorman officiating.  Burial Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Sunset Legacy Foundation or to Faith Hospice. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Sunset and Faith Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Joan.

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November 01, 2020 8:25am
Dear Doug & Arlene, Fred L& Nancy Cal and I want to express our sincere sympathy in the homegoing of your dear mother. We pray the Lord will bless you with comfort and strength knowing your mom is in glory now. Sincerely, Cal and Mary DeVries

- Mary DeVries

October 30, 2020 1:01pm
Dear Doug & Arlene, Fred & Nancy and families- Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We have such great memories of Grandma Joan. We will always remember the Sundays that we sat by her for years, the candy dish that was always full, and the kind and loving heart that she always had. We pray that the Lord will give peace during this difficult time. We pray that God will be your comfort and give you peace. We all will have a empty space in our hearts until we meet again in heaven. Love you all!

- Kerwen, Catherine, Kordell, & Braxton Kooiker

October 30, 2020 7:32am
Dear Fred, Doug & Families: So sorry to hear your Mom passed away after a wonderful, full life. Your parents meant a lot to Dan and I as we grew up together in Wyoming and playing sports. They were really solid spiritual people to be around. Joan is now with the Lord Jesus Christ, and you both WILL see her again, along with Jay. I pray that God will comfort you and give you strength during this time. Thanks for your friendship--Curt White

- Curt White




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