Karen L. (Wiseman, Bursley) Winger, age 84, of Jenison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 9, 2024. Karen was born to Byron and Lois Wiseman on February 12, 1940. She grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, and attended Godfrey Lee High School. Karen loved the Lord with all her heart and God’s love overflowed to all her family and friends. Her love of life and memory of her will be cherished by “all” her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Winger; her parents, and her brothers, Bob and Jim. She leaves behind her children, Tim and Jolee Bursley, Todd and Pam Bursley, Traci and Dan Mellema, Jim Winger, Jake and Karen Winger, Mike and Vicki Winger, Jack and Julie Wever, Dave and Jane VanderBaan; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother,  Tom and Rose Wiseman; sisters-in-law,  Arlene Wiseman; and many wonderful nephews, nieces, cousins, and many dear friends.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Georgetown and Cambridge Manor, Edison Manor, and especially to Dr. Troy Silvernale and Sara Rich NP for the love and compassionate care given to Karen. Also, special thanks to her dear friend and pastoral caregiver from Georgetown Christian Fellowship, Sarah Hall.

A service of praise and thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Calvin Bergsma  officiating. The service will be livestreamed via this link. The burial will take place at Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, September 13, from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mel Trotter Ministries.