Carol Ann Bollenbacher's Obituary
Mrs. Carol Ann Bollenbacher, age 82, passed away in Muskegon, Michigan on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born in Muskegon on July 16, 1942 to Varge and Alvina (Compton) Newman. Carol was employed by GTE for 40 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed shopping, knitting, birding, and decorating for the holidays. She also enjoyed her family and especially cherished time with her grandchildren who lovingly call her Nanny. On November 23, 1973, Carol married Harley R. Bollenbacher in Muskegon and they enjoyed nearly 51 years of marriage together. Harley survives her along with four children, Steve Bollenbacher, Lori (Rick) Johnson, Michael (Patricia) Bollenbacher, and Cindy (Donald) Janowiak; nine grandchildren, Kevin (Sophia) Bollenbacher, Kacey (Geoff) Groshans, Erik (Jessica) Johnson, Kristen (Matt Boone) Johnson, Jake Johnson, Kelly Bollenbacher, Michael Bollenbacher Jr., Patrick (Kayla Penokie) Anderson, and Drew Janowiak; seven great-grandchildren; and her sister, Deborah (Ben) Middlecamp. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gary Newman. VISITATION with her family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441. MEMORIALS in memory of Carol may be directed to the Muskegon Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce. You may sign her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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