Nancy
Nancy L. Shilts
Nancy passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home in Alamo Township.
She was born August 13, 1951 in Vicksburg, the daughter of George and Mary (Neighbors) Deal. Nancy was a hard worker and loved raising animals. She owned and operated Windy Ridge Kennels in Alamo where she also did grooming.
In her free time Nancy enjoyed reading, bowling, watching television and more than anything, loved taking care of her family. Nancy married Evan “Mac” Ball and spent almost 10 years together. She then married Robert Shilts and they spent over 10 years together.
Surviving are her children, Marcy (Rod) Locatis of Allegan, Suzie (Mike) Elliott of Paw Paw and Jeremy Shilts of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Cidney, Jake, Jared, Kayla and Zach; siblings, Roy Deal, Donald Deal, Mary Ruth Eberstein and Bill Conlan along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Denise Cook.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Nancy may be made to
Wishbone Animal Rescue
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Michelle Westendorp
March 17, 2022 at 6:26 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many days at shows and class with Nancy.
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Denise Hawkins
March 17, 2022 at 7:27 am
Nancy I miss you, God-bless you. Forever the optimist we just talked about warmer weather and spring clean up. My bet is your sitting on the rainbow bridge with all your critters that arrived before you, smiling ear from ear. Thank you for your friendship all these many years ❤️.
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Frank
March 17, 2022 at 4:38 pm
My wife and I got our black lab from her last year. She was so friendly, and Atlas is the best dog we’ve ever had. Condolences to family. R.I.P. Nancy.
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John Vigil
March 17, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Please let me know when the service is, she was a one of a kind and this world will be smaller without her. I think of her often and remember her smile. My prayers for you and the family.
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Linda Hughes
March 17, 2022 at 9:51 pm
Marcy and Suzie
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know I pray for piece for your broken hearts
Big Hugs
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Linda Hughes
March 17, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Marcia and Susie I am so very sorry for your loss please know that I will keep you in my prayers that God gives you peace for your broken hearts
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Katrina Lane
March 18, 2022 at 10:30 am
My condolences to you and your family. You will truly missed. You were a great lady
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Wendy
March 18, 2022 at 12:58 pm
I am so sorry Marcy for the loss of your mom. You have her sweet smile. Big hugs to you
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Christa & Jeff williams
March 18, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Sleep peacefully and prayer to family
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Danni Eberstein
March 23, 2022 at 8:39 pm
I’m Sooo Very Sorry for your Loss! Nancy was an Amazing lady!! She Will be Greatly Missed My Thoughts and Prayers go out to All of the Family!!
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Nancy Crill
April 22, 2022 at 1:36 am
ToJeremy and the rest of Nancy’s family, I miss your Mom so much every day. She was such a good person and one of my very best friends for many years. I miss her calling and saying she was on her way over and would bring me eggs. My thoughts and prayers are with you and please let me know when the memorial will be held.
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Pat Miner
July 6, 2022 at 12:34 pm
So sorry for your loss Marcy and Rod. While I didn’t know your Mother, she sounds like a wonderful person. I know you will always keep her memory close.
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She was born August 13, 1951 in Vicksburg, the daughter of George and Mary (Neighbors) Deal. Nancy was a hard worker and loved raising animals. She owned and operated Windy Ridge Kennels in Alamo where she also did grooming.
In her free time Nancy enjoyed reading, bowling, watching television and more than anything, loved taking care of her family. Nancy married Evan “Mac” Ball and spent almost 10 years together. She then married Robert Shilts and they spent over 10 years together.
Surviving are her children, Marcy (Rod) Locatis of Allegan, Suzie (Mike) Elliott of Paw Paw and Jeremy Shilts of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Cidney, Jake, Jared, Kayla and Zach; siblings, Roy Deal, Donald Deal, Mary Ruth Eberstein and Bill Conlan along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Denise Cook.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Nancy may be made to
Wishbone Animal Rescue
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Nancy L. Shilts
Condolence Messages
Michelle Westendorp
March 17, 2022 at 6:26 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many days at shows and class with Nancy.
Reply
Denise Hawkins
March 17, 2022 at 7:27 am
Nancy I miss you, God-bless you. Forever the optimist we just talked about warmer weather and spring clean up. My bet is your sitting on the rainbow bridge with all your critters that arrived before you, smiling ear from ear. Thank you for your friendship all these many years ❤️.
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Frank
March 17, 2022 at 4:38 pm
My wife and I got our black lab from her last year. She was so friendly, and Atlas is the best dog we’ve ever had. Condolences to family. R.I.P. Nancy.
Reply
John Vigil
March 17, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Please let me know when the service is, she was a one of a kind and this world will be smaller without her. I think of her often and remember her smile. My prayers for you and the family.
Reply
Linda Hughes
March 17, 2022 at 9:51 pm
Marcy and Suzie
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know I pray for piece for your broken hearts
Big Hugs
Reply
Linda Hughes
March 17, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Marcia and Susie I am so very sorry for your loss please know that I will keep you in my prayers that God gives you peace for your broken hearts
Reply
Katrina Lane
March 18, 2022 at 10:30 am
My condolences to you and your family. You will truly missed. You were a great lady
Reply
Wendy
March 18, 2022 at 12:58 pm
I am so sorry Marcy for the loss of your mom. You have her sweet smile. Big hugs to you
Reply
Christa & Jeff williams
March 18, 2022 at 4:01 pm
Sleep peacefully and prayer to family
Reply
Danni Eberstein
March 23, 2022 at 8:39 pm
I’m Sooo Very Sorry for your Loss! Nancy was an Amazing lady!! She Will be Greatly Missed My Thoughts and Prayers go out to All of the Family!!
Reply
Nancy Crill
April 22, 2022 at 1:36 am
ToJeremy and the rest of Nancy’s family, I miss your Mom so much every day. She was such a good person and one of my very best friends for many years. I miss her calling and saying she was on her way over and would bring me eggs. My thoughts and prayers are with you and please let me know when the memorial will be held.
Reply
Pat Miner
July 6, 2022 at 12:34 pm
So sorry for your loss Marcy and Rod. While I didn’t know your Mother, she sounds like a wonderful person. I know you will always keep her memory close.
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