Linda Ann (Start) Alsteen's Obituary
Linda Ann (Start) Alsteen, age 75, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at University of Michigan Hospital Byron Center, MI. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to Robert and Patricia (Michael) Start.
Linda graduated from Grand Haven High School. She worked for Herman Miller as a CNC programmer until her retirement in 2013. Linda was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Lakeside Eagles. She loved NASCAR and attending races, rooting for the Detroit Tigers, listening to Elvis music, traveling to warmer climates, sitting by the pool, and getting dressed up. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is lovingly remembered by two sons, John (Sarah) Phelps, and Michael (Kari) Fetterhoff; six grandchildren: Jessica Phelps, Renee (Wes) Bird, Shana Phelps, John Phelps, Jr., Kaylie Fetterhoff, and Kellie (“Dom”) Perry; nine great-grandchildren (and one more on the way); her sister, Kathleen (Edward) Kruizenga; her brother, Timothy Start; her sister-in-law, Rebecca Start; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Raelynn Spinner, and two brothers, Robert Start and Martin Start.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. Friends may meet the family from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Memorials in Linda’s name may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at https://www.sytsemafh.com.
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