Carleen Bletsch's Obituary
Mrs. Carleen A. Bletsch, age 68, passed away Thursday morning, November 13, 2003. She was born January 2, 1935 to Charles and Pearle (Utter) Hanson in Muskegon, and was a life resident. She worked at Shaw Walker for 23 years before retiring, belonged to the W. Michigan Blue Grass Association, loved camping, and being with her family. She married Howard R. Bletsch on July 11, 1979, and he survives her along with 4 children, Michelle (David) Bennett of Fruitland Twp., Charles W. (Joann) LeBaron of Twin Lake, Frank C. LeBaron of Douglas, MI, Terry (Lisa) LeBaron of Muskegon; 4 step-children, William H. Bletsch of CA, Theresa (Carl) Hess of Newaygo, Melanie Barton of Newaygo, Scott Bletsch of WI; grandchildren, David, Jamie, Jay, Ashley Carleen, Casey, Briana, Dale, Emily, Tammy, Kathy, Dennis, Mark, Kimberley, TJ, Justin, Chad, Jason, Jennifer; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Ruthetta Dornbos of Midland; 1 sister-in-law, Joyce (James) Shults of Muskegon; many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, a daughter, Kimberley Woodring, a granddaughter, Katie Dawn LeBaron, brothers, Charles R. and Roger L. Hanson. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Monday at the Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Rd., with Pastor James A. Swieringa officiating. Burial will take place at the Holton-Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Sunday. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com. For a more lasting memorial, please consider Multiple Sclerosis.
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