Carol Ann Dirkse's Obituary
Carol Ann Dirkse, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Spring Lake, MI. Carol was born in Muskegon, MI, on September 25, 1958, to her parents Robert and Grace (Huizenga) Brondyke. A graduate of Mona Shores High School, she went on to work for over 20 years at Leppinks in Spring Lake, where she made many friends. On September 23, 2006, she married Roger Dirkse, and they spent 16 wonderful years together. Carol loved cats, and one of her favorite pastimes was walking the boardwalk in Grand Haven with Roger. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Roger; and two siblings: Robert (Diana) Brondyke and Julie (Calvin) Jacobs. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. A FUNERAL will be taking place for Carol at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 6, 2023, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444. VISITATION will be taking place from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023, as well as an hour prior to the service on Monday. Memorial Contributions can be made out to The Harbor Human Society or Hospice of North Ottawa. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories at sytsemafh.com
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