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Valerie Fay Stalsberg, age 65 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Valerie was born in Racine on September 21, 1960 to Harry and Betty (Bjork) Tuinstra. She grew up and attended school in Racine, marrying Larry Stalsberg on January 21, 1989. They resided in Racine until relocating to Neshkoro in 2000 and Valerie was currently employed at Airmon Technologies in Montello. In her spare time she enjoyed: baking, crocheting, gardening, canning and most of all being grandma.
Valerie leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Larry and four children: Jamie Tuinstra of Montello, Jennifer (Robert) Sekuloski of Racine, Amy Stalsberg of Princeton and Adam (Alexis) Stalsberg of Neshkoro. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Hailey, Cheyenne, Ty, Katie, Bianca, Robert, Isabella, Brandon, Willow, Ethan and Lane as well as one great-granddaughter, Kali. Valerie is further survived by her siblings: Scott (Jane) Tuinstra, David (Karen) Tuinstra and Therese (Dale) Tuinstra-Blunck along with other extended family members.
Valerie is preceded in death by her parents and brother, PFC Dennis Tuinstra.
A funeral service for Valerie Stalsberg will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Crawford Funeral Home in Montello. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Pastor Mike Vargo will officiate and burial will be private.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com
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