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.
Jennifer Lynne Winters
12/01/1976
01/01/2025
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Jennifer my cousin was,a special person. She was my tour guide in Grand Rapids when my father passed away 8 years ago. I will miss her.
Jennifer worked with our family for many years. She was such a treasure. She will be sorely missed.
I’m so very sorry to all Jen’s family and friends! I was her hairstylist for over a decade! She was so much fun to talk with! We both shared the love of golfing, bowling, being great dog moms and wonderful Aunts! I had the pleasure of meeting Tim and cutting his hair a few times while he worked in Sparta. She will be greatly missed by so many!! Love and prayers!
Doug, June , Brian and all who love Jenny. We are so very sorry to learn about Jenny’s passing. We pray for comfort, healing and peace!
May Jenny RIP, God bless. Don and Rose
We are so sorry to hear of Jennifer passing. May God comfort your family. Prayers for you.
Jim and Karol Rittenhouse
So many good times and so heartbroken over the loss of a great friend. Good times or bad she always made me smile. My heart aches for all the family and friends that enjoyed their moments with her
RIP Jen
Marian, Doug, June, Brian, Tim & family; you are in our hearts and prayers at this terrible time. Your family in Illinois is thinking of you all.
Love, Kim, Jeff, Eva & Ainslee
So sorry to hear of Jen’s passing…she was always in good spirits and liked to have fun!! A huge supporter of the kids athletics, not only her own family, she supported my daughter too! Such an amazing person taken to soon!
Prayers to the family.🙏🏻
I know Jen through her parents Doug and June and as a regular golfer at Western Greens Golf Course where I work. She always had a smile on her face and a great sense of humor. She was everybody’s friend…you couldn’t help but Love her! She will be miss for sure! My Love and Hugs to you all! ❤️❤️❤️
Dear June and Doug,
I don’t have words. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in this time of much sorrow. You are loved!
June & Doug- I’m so very sorry to read about Jenn. I know how completely devastated you must be. There are no words. Please know I am thinking of you & send hugs.
Dear June and Doug – My heart is broken thinking about you and what you are going through. I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. You are loved and prayed for today and in the coming days and weeks.
There are no words, although we all try. Wasn’t it just a couple of weeks ago we were all laughing together at your house? Jen telling me about how she and Tim had their camper all set up just right for the two of them? Her excitement about life and the future. I still can’t wrap my mind around her being gone. We know we might have to lose our spouse someday, but we never even think about losing our child (at least, I try not to). No, parents are supposed to go first. You guys are so brave, even though I know your hearts are broken and the bleeding will probably never stop. We love you and are praying for you all.
I am so sorry for your heart breaking loss. I hope you are surrounded by those that love you and that the stories they share warm your heart.
Jenny’s spirit was large and powerful. She was always kind and happy to lend a helping hand. She was one of those people who it didn’t matter how much time had passed since you last saw each other, she greeted you with a huge smile. Heaven gained an angel.
Our sympathies to Tim, June, Doug, many other family members, Susan & Bill, and her many friends. The loss is great for many. Golf leagues, bowling leagues, campfire friends, maple sap making, NASCAR, spontaneous trips… she was game for it all! Rare to find a friend like Jen. She will be greatly missed.
Although it is hard to think of celebrating at this time, we will each have wonderful special memories of Jen because of her warm outgoing spirit that made us adore her. We pray for all to have strength to endure her passing.
Heartfelt sympathy to June and family. So sorry to hear of such a heart breaking loss. I went to high school with June and took my daughter, Heather Hayes, to Oosterhouse Dance Studio in the late 70s. She is just a yr older than your daughter, Jennifer. I can’t even imagine the pain you are going through. Thoughts, prayers and love to you.
I can still hear your laugh and your unmistakable voice. You were always a riot and will be so missed. May you rest easy but continue to share your light in the ethos. Ttfn friend until we meet again
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of spending time with Brian and the family in my early childhood, and of Jennifer during this time and while going through school a few years behind her. Wishing you all strength through this difficult time.
So sad to hear of Jen’s passing, prayers for all family to find comfort in her life well lived. Jen’s fun spirit, laughter & kindness will be remembered & misssed.
We are so sorry to hear of Jennifer’s passing. May God send comfort to you and your family. Prayers for you all.
Sorry for your loss.
I am shocked and saddened. Jen was a huge part of my life for so many years. She was such a light in this world. I know she will be missed terribly by her friends and family. We will be out of state this weekend but will be there with you all in spirit.
Jen was one of my favorite coworkers. She was so fun and had such a witty sense of humor! I’m going to miss our chats about what we had planned for the weekend and hearing about her camping adventures. She was so loved. My love and prayers to all of her friends and family❤️
So so sorry to hear about Jennifer’s passing. Praying for comfort and healing to you June and Doug.
To the entire family: My parents have been clients of Mark and Jennifer for years. Daddy passed in 2019; Jennifer was kind and helpful to Mom and me as we navigated life without him. Mom now has dementia/Alzheimers and I’m trustee/POA. Jennifer was always willing to talk as I attempt to care for Mom and her finances. I felt like she and I were becoming good acquaintance friends as we shared laughs, personal stories and the tough stuff that involves an aging parent. The last time we spoke was December 11; our phone call ended with us both laughing and wishing each other a sane holiday season (with sarcasm, as “sane” isn’t usually in a woman’s vocabulary at the holidays!). I’m grateful for her professionalism, her innate ability to make things seem easier than I thought they’d be and I’m sad to not have the opportunity to know her better moving forward. Be gentle with yourselves as you grieve losing her; remember and relish the good memories of all the years you shared. She’d be happy to see you smiling when thinking of her.