Gwen Anne Klingensmith's Obituary
Gwen Anne Klingensmith, age 73, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Lakewoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 23, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to DeWitt and Willo Ann (Brunt) Tolly. She married John Klingensmith on September 9, 1972.
Gwen worked at Dow Chemical, Lakehead Pipeline and also owned and operated the Village Hardware alongside her husband. Her most important “job” was to spoil her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed yahtzee, scrabble, camping, collecting penguins and “gifting” them to those she loved. Gwen was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, John Klingensmith; daughter, Julie (Ken) Ouellette; son, Brent (Heather) Klingensmith; six grandchildren: Jonathon Ouellette, Christopher Ouellette, Joshua Klingensmith, Emily Klingensmith, Kaitlyn Klingensmith and Brandon Klingensmith; her sister, Linda (Ed) Alsobrooks; two brothers, Rollin (Laurie) Tolly and Dennis Tolly; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials to Spring Lake Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted the The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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