Barbara Ann O'Shaughnessy's Obituary
Barbara Ann O’Shaughnessy, age 75, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, May 9, 2023, at Lakewoods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Muskegon. She was born June 15, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Mary (Newlon) Selgert. She married Thomas O’Shaughnessy, and he preceded her in death 1971.
Barb was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grand Haven. She loved shopping, garage sales, cats, dogs, and most of all her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Kelley (Michael) Roest and Colleen O’Shaughnessy; son, William O’Shaughnessy; five stepchildren: Vicki (Greg) Taylor, Carol Casler, Allson Casler, Mary Peden and Gordy Casler; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen Weber and Lorrie (Al) Kortman; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Aaron Vergin officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. 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.
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