Jennifer Lynne Winters

Jennifer Lynne Winters

Jennifer Winters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids on Jan. 4, 2025.

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Jennifer Lynne Winters, age 48 of Grand Rapids, passed away January 1, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Tim Winters; parents, Doug and June (Hulsapple) Schaible; grandma, Marian Schaible; brother, Brian (Patty) Schaible; sister-in-law, Dawn (John) Merdzinski; brothers-in-law, Mike (Rhonda) Winters, Jeff Winters; aunt, Connie Potter; uncle, Bill Hulsapple; nieces and nephews; Katie, Mackenzie, and Lyle Schaible, Brianna (Jacob) Misiak, Cale and Blaise Merdzinski; best friends Susan and Bill Meinema; and canine companion, Lucy. Jennifer enjoyed bowling and golfing, belonging to a league for each sport. She also spent her time glamping with friends and family. Jennifer adored her nieces and nephews and treasured the time spent with each of them. She will be missed dearly by all who she held so dearly. Memorial services will be held at 12pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, with visitation one hour prior.

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