Wilma Lottie Talarico

September 22, 1927 - January 26, 2022

Wilma Lottie Talarico, age 94, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Heartwood Lodge Hospice residence. She was born September 22, 1927, in Waukon, Iowa, to Frank Wayne and Melva Charlotte (Hanson) Todd, and she married Jerome S. Talarico. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1979. Wilma graduated from the University of Iowa and worked as an x-ray technician at Hackley Hospital, as a salesclerk at Steketees, and loved dealing in antiques. Her other interests were painting. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Gregory (Judith) Talarico; five grandchildren: Lauren (Jonathan) Mulder, Emily Gardner, Lindsey (James) Arnold, Chloe Gardner and Hannah Gardner; three great-grandchildren: Beckham Mulder, Cohen Mulder and Charlotte Mulder. She was preceded in death by her sister, Clarice Tysland and brother, Don Todd. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.