Madonna Ann Shantz's Obituary
Mrs. Madonna Ann Shantz, age 74, passed away early Saturday April, 16, 2011 at her home. She was born December 6, 1936 in Denver, CO to Ferman and Gladys (Eakins) Bischofberger, Sr., and resided in the Muskegon area since 1971. Madonna was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling with her family, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. SURVIVORS include 6 children, Linda (Scott) Miller of Battle Creek, MI, Karyl Shantz of Grand Rapids, Barbara (Norm) Langlois of Norton Shores, Bill (LeeAnne) Shantz of Kalamazoo, Bob (Cindy) Shantz of Grand Haven and Dan (Ginger) Shantz of College Station, TX; 13 grandchildren; brother, Ferman (Geraldine) Bischofberger Jr. of Fremont, CA; and two nephews. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, SD (www.stjo.org) will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565.
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