Rebecca Sue "Becky" DeLong's Obituary
Rebecca Sue “Becky” DeLong, age 69 of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Becky was born on May 23, 1955, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Matthews) Zahrt. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University with a bachelor’s in social work, then received her master’s from the University of Cincinnati. Becky married her husband of 42 years, Wayne DeLong, on August 27, 1982, in Muskegon, MI. She was a Social Worker for 23 years and a Court Investigator for 16 of those years with Butler County Probate Court, retiring in December 2023. She was a long-time member of Hamilton Christian Center, and was an Elder and had her Clergy certification. Becky is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Emily (Brian) Leigh, Barry (Jess) Sodini, Katherine “Katie” (Josh) Mull, and Russell “Rusty” (Megan) DeLong; step-daughter, Andrea (David Mehler) DeLong-Amaya; grandchildren, Jaxson Sodini, Bella MacRae, Riley Leigh, Baxter DeLong, Ean MacRae, Tucker DeLong, Caitlin Leigh, Sawyer DeLong, Oliver Mull, Eliza Mull, and Benton Sodini; and siblings, Kathleen “Kathy” Buter, William “Bill” (Polly) Zahrt, and Thomas “Tom” (Dawn) Zahrt. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Jane Zahrt; and brother-in-law, Doug Buter. A Service for Becky was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Ohio. Her service can still be viewed on Wayne DeLong’s Facebook page. Please look for Wayne DeLong of Fairfield, Ohio. A Graveside Service for Becky will be held in Laketon Twp. Cemetery (620 Horton Rd., Muskegon, MI 49445) on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM with a Celebration of Becky’s Life to follow from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM at Unity Reformed Church (1521 Porter Rd., Norton Shores, MI 49441) in their Family Center. Please use the West entrance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Becky’s name to either the American Cancer Society or to the local hospice organization of your choosing. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210
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