
Carol Sue Talsma, age 83, of Jenison, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, and be in the arms of her beloved husband, Albert Richard Talsma for his birthday, on a sunny Christmas morning, December 25, 2019. Carol was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and “Bingo Queen”. She will also be remembered for her witty sense of humor and her kind and serving heart. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Lanette) Talsma, Jim (Jill) Talsma, Deb (Chris) Petrocco, Dale Talsma; grandchildren, Mitch Talsma, Michelle (Alex) Talsma-Hobday, David Dryer; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Makenzee Dryer; sisters, Barb (Bill) Henderson, Sally Turner; brothers, Richard (Marty) VanDyke, Jim (Sandy) VanDyke, Roger (Jan) VanDyke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; and her sister, Mary Ann Hollebeck. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 2-5 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care (PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC, 29731). Their compassionate care in Carol's last days is deeply appreciated by the family.