Mrs. Starr Ann Retzlaff's Obituary
Mrs. Starr Ann Retzlaff, age 67, of Grand Haven passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at home. She was born May 17, 1947 in Almont, Michigan, the daughter of William and Rose (Hebblewhite) VanNorstrand. In May of 1996 she married Jerry Retzlaff.
After Starr graduated from North Farmington High School in 1965 she attended Mercy College and interned at Henry Ford Hospital. Later on she worked as an executive assistant at GTI in Grand Haven.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Retzlaff; daughter, Jen Aleccia; son, Eric Kasper; stepson, Jeff Retzlaff; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Retzlaff; grandchildren, Kendall Aleccia and Casey Ranen; and brother, Mike VanNorstrand.
The memorial service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at The Journey Community Church, 6502 Schamber Drive, Muskegon with Pastor Matt Lewis and Pastor Paul Urban officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 from 5-8PM at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Memorial contributions in memory of Starr may be made to The Journey Church or Love INC. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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