Kim Szczepanski

Kim Szczepanski, age 49, of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  A dedicated educator, she taught for many years at Kenowa Hills, Wyoming, and Kent ISD. She enjoyed gardening and cherished her pets, including her rabbits and dogs. She enthusiastically supported the Lions, Tigers, and all University of Michigan sports teams. She also enjoyed country music and was known for her adventurous and creative spirit. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 10 years, Phil; her daughter, Ashley Barksdale and fiancé, Jeff Gort; grandson, Maverick Gort; parents, Steve and Barb Barksdale; brother, Chad Barksdale; parents-in-law, Larry and Cherie Szczepanski; sister-in-law, Stacie Szczepanski; niece, Aniela Eckhardt; nephew, Austin Eckhardt. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Doris Barksdale, Gene and Joann Fritz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson SW, Grandville with Rev. Douglas Braun presiding. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday, August 4, and Tuesday, August 5, from  5-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW.