Joan Stalsonburg

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.