Nancy J. Oja-Tebbe's Obituary
Nancy Jo Oja-Tebbe, age 61, passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born in Pontiac, MI, on June 11, 1964, to Calvin and Dorothy (Bednarski) Oja. She graduated from Ferndale High School and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, leading to a career as a statistician at Henry Ford Hospital. Nancy was quite artistic, enjoying drawing, coloring and painting, and she also loved listening to music. She had many fond childhood memories of staying at their family cottage in Lac La Belle, and throughout her life she enjoyed many camping trips all over Michigan with her family. Nancy was a proud, strong woman who liked to have things done a certain way. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, all of whom will remember her dearly.
Nancy is survived by her two children, Calvin (Stacy) Tebbe and Katie Tebbe; two grandchildren, Charlotte and Savannah; two sisters, Faye (Bob) Stoewsand and Jill (Mandi) Wright; and brother in-law, Jim Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lee Jackson and Debbie Milligan.
Details regarding a service for Nancy will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417.
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