Jennifer A. Fishel's Obituary
Jennifer A. Fishel, age 44, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Trinity Health – Muskegon Campus. She was born November 15, 1978 in Evanston, IL and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She married Daniel J. Fishel on July 14, 2007 at St. Mary’s in Muskegon and he survives her. Jennifer worked as a store manager for over 20 years at O’Leary Paints. She later worked as the Lincoln Park Elementary Lunchroom and Playground Monitor. Most recently, she worked in contracts and payroll for Anlaan Corporation. Jennifer’s expertise was managing a very busy household with very active children. She was an longtime member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and had volunteered many years for the Lincoln Park Elementary PTO. She also was a co-leader for her girl’s Girl Scout Troops. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Dan Fishel; 4 children, Carly, Maggie, and twins, Rex and Penny; her mother, Monika Horvath; aunts, Julie Dawes, Connie Stratz; uncle, John (Debbie) Stratz; her in-laws, Charles and Joann Fishel; grandfather-in-law, Emanuel Fishel; brother-in-law, Steve (Tiffany) Fishel; sister-in-law, Lisa Walton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Scott Walton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, June 10, 2023 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken Street) with Rev. Fr. Charles D. Hall presiding. The Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 PM Friday followed by a Scripture Service with sharing at 5:00 PM Friday, June 9, 2023 at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441. Visitation will continue Friday evening until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church. Memorial Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Lincoln Park Elementary School PTO. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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