Stella
Stella M. Waller
Stella passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Otsego.
She was born June 9, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Josephine (Goldsmith) Veld. Stella was a 1971 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For 28 years she worked as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement in 2018.
In her spare time Stella enjoyed fishing, bowling, going on trips with her sisters, camping and people watching at the Allegan County Fair and Sunday morning breakfasts with her church family. She was a member of the Horseshoe Community Church in Grand Junction. Stella was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was happiest when spending time with her family. In 2012 she married Kenneth Waller who passed away in 2020.
Surviving are her children, Robin (Joe Craft) Richardson of Grand Junction, Jennifer (Ken) Knapp of Allegan, Jason (Crystal) Davis of Allegan and Regge (Lane) Haskins of Otsego, Josh Waller of Kalamazoo, Stacey (Pat) Quigley of Martin and Edith (Drew) Waller of Grand Junction; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Benwire, David (Nancy) Veld, Gayle Veld-Sanders, Rhonda Peterson, Garry (Valerie) Veld and Peggy (Rochelle) Brown along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandchildren, Clayton Richardson Jr. and Kasie Richardson and great-grandson, Kashton Knapp.
Friends may visit with Stella’s family from 5-7 PM, Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, and from 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 14, 2022 until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M., at the Merson Church in Gobles with Pastor Don Miller officiating.
Burial will follow at Lindsley Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Stella may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Terri Jones
February 11, 2022 at 2:13 pm
So sorry for your loss
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Linda Uminn Hughes
February 11, 2022 at 2:31 pm
Stella was a very sweet girl and woman with a beautiful smile so happy that I got to visit with her at our class reunion and I rejoice knowing that she’s with our heavenly father ✝️
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Kathleen Snyder Fisher
February 11, 2022 at 4:59 pm
Stella will be missed by many. She was a ray of sunshine even with all she was going through. So glad she made it to our class reunion. Prayers to her family.
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Joyce Hiemstra Hunt
February 11, 2022 at 6:04 pm
I’m so sorry. May your memories bring you peace. Sending love and hugs to you all.
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Wayne Walters
February 11, 2022 at 8:36 pm
Stella and Ken were are good friends. They loved the Lord and their family and friends. We will miss them both greatly.
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Patty & Dale Hoyt
February 11, 2022 at 9:29 pm
My dearest family, I am so sorry for your loss today Stella was a marvelous person and very pleasant to be around. She had a beautiful smile that always made you feel loved and warm all over.
I’m glad her pain is over and she’s with everyone there waiting to greet her to the golden gates of Heaven..
To her children I haven’t seen you all in years , I know you will miss her from head to toes but she better now no pain. Just remember all the good she’s ever did for you and your family. Please take my prayers , and hold them tight to your heart. God bless you all!❤️
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Gayle Veld-Sanders
February 11, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Oh my Davis, what am I gonna ever do without you? I love you so very much, always REST IN PEACE MY SISTER.
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Sue Vanlaten
February 12, 2022 at 6:51 am
Love and prayers to the family. Stella was a remarkable person and will be greatly missed.
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Doug and Judy Scheppelman
February 12, 2022 at 11:18 am
Praying for all of Stella’s family and friends, may God continue to wrap His loving arms around you and hold you close. Stella was dearly loved and will be missed.
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Diane Boysen
February 12, 2022 at 1:56 pm
Stela was a strong woman with a sweet and giving nature. I will miss her laughter, her smile and the way she cared about everyone else.
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Buffy Welch
February 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
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Edith L Sanders
February 12, 2022 at 6:51 pm
I’m so sorry for u’r family’s loss I hope all u’r memories help to give u peace hug’s and prayers for all
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Linda Benwire
February 12, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Sister you fought such a ferocious battle. Time to rest now. I certainly will miss you. I love you so much.
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Susan. Knapp
February 12, 2022 at 11:52 pm
Jen and family-i am so sorry
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Gina Brown
February 13, 2022 at 6:50 am
Aunt Stella I will miss you, you were a wonderful person and I have so many memories to reminisce about, your in the best place you could ever be in with our Heavenly Father, may you rest forever I love you, sing with the angels
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Kay Linn
February 16, 2022 at 12:58 am
Garry and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending you all my condolences.
Use that family strength to help you through such a tough time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Harold & Ellen Grevenstuk
February 17, 2022 at 9:57 am
Our sincere condolences to Stella’s family. She was a sweet person that we remember growing up at Twin Lakes Reformed Church along with her sisters and brother. May God grant you all comfort and peace.
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Peggy
February 23, 2022 at 7:34 pm
Sister it still doesn’t seem real. I just THINK about ALL the memories we made & it makes my heart hurt that your not here to make more. I know you both suffered & fought SO hard. I love you Sister! I AM jealous of the angels around the throne tonight!!! Hug our Family up there for me! Especially Momma & Daddy! I will ALWAYS love & miss you!!!
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She was born June 9, 1953 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Josephine (Goldsmith) Veld. Stella was a 1971 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area. For 28 years she worked as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement in 2018.
In her spare time Stella enjoyed fishing, bowling, going on trips with her sisters, camping and people watching at the Allegan County Fair and Sunday morning breakfasts with her church family. She was a member of the Horseshoe Community Church in Grand Junction. Stella was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was happiest when spending time with her family. In 2012 she married Kenneth Waller who passed away in 2020.
Surviving are her children, Robin (Joe Craft) Richardson of Grand Junction, Jennifer (Ken) Knapp of Allegan, Jason (Crystal) Davis of Allegan and Regge (Lane) Haskins of Otsego, Josh Waller of Kalamazoo, Stacey (Pat) Quigley of Martin and Edith (Drew) Waller of Grand Junction; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Benwire, David (Nancy) Veld, Gayle Veld-Sanders, Rhonda Peterson, Garry (Valerie) Veld and Peggy (Rochelle) Brown along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandchildren, Clayton Richardson Jr. and Kasie Richardson and great-grandson, Kashton Knapp.
Friends may visit with Stella’s family from 5-7 PM, Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, and from 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 14, 2022 until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M., at the Merson Church in Gobles with Pastor Don Miller officiating.
Burial will follow at Lindsley Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Stella may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Stella M. Waller
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Terri Jones
February 11, 2022 at 2:13 pm
So sorry for your loss
Reply
Linda Uminn Hughes
February 11, 2022 at 2:31 pm
Stella was a very sweet girl and woman with a beautiful smile so happy that I got to visit with her at our class reunion and I rejoice knowing that she’s with our heavenly father ✝️
Reply
Kathleen Snyder Fisher
February 11, 2022 at 4:59 pm
Stella will be missed by many. She was a ray of sunshine even with all she was going through. So glad she made it to our class reunion. Prayers to her family.
Reply
Joyce Hiemstra Hunt
February 11, 2022 at 6:04 pm
I’m so sorry. May your memories bring you peace. Sending love and hugs to you all.
Reply
Wayne Walters
February 11, 2022 at 8:36 pm
Stella and Ken were are good friends. They loved the Lord and their family and friends. We will miss them both greatly.
Reply
Patty & Dale Hoyt
February 11, 2022 at 9:29 pm
My dearest family, I am so sorry for your loss today Stella was a marvelous person and very pleasant to be around. She had a beautiful smile that always made you feel loved and warm all over.
I’m glad her pain is over and she’s with everyone there waiting to greet her to the golden gates of Heaven..
To her children I haven’t seen you all in years , I know you will miss her from head to toes but she better now no pain. Just remember all the good she’s ever did for you and your family. Please take my prayers , and hold them tight to your heart. God bless you all!❤️
Reply
Gayle Veld-Sanders
February 11, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Oh my Davis, what am I gonna ever do without you? I love you so very much, always REST IN PEACE MY SISTER.
Reply
Sue Vanlaten
February 12, 2022 at 6:51 am
Love and prayers to the family. Stella was a remarkable person and will be greatly missed.
Reply
Doug and Judy Scheppelman
February 12, 2022 at 11:18 am
Praying for all of Stella’s family and friends, may God continue to wrap His loving arms around you and hold you close. Stella was dearly loved and will be missed.
Reply
Diane Boysen
February 12, 2022 at 1:56 pm
Stela was a strong woman with a sweet and giving nature. I will miss her laughter, her smile and the way she cared about everyone else.
Reply
Buffy Welch
February 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Reply
Edith L Sanders
February 12, 2022 at 6:51 pm
I’m so sorry for u’r family’s loss I hope all u’r memories help to give u peace hug’s and prayers for all
Reply
Linda Benwire
February 12, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Sister you fought such a ferocious battle. Time to rest now. I certainly will miss you. I love you so much.
Reply
Susan. Knapp
February 12, 2022 at 11:52 pm
Jen and family-i am so sorry
Reply
Gina Brown
February 13, 2022 at 6:50 am
Aunt Stella I will miss you, you were a wonderful person and I have so many memories to reminisce about, your in the best place you could ever be in with our Heavenly Father, may you rest forever I love you, sing with the angels
Reply
Kay Linn
February 16, 2022 at 12:58 am
Garry and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending you all my condolences.
Use that family strength to help you through such a tough time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Harold & Ellen Grevenstuk
February 17, 2022 at 9:57 am
Our sincere condolences to Stella’s family. She was a sweet person that we remember growing up at Twin Lakes Reformed Church along with her sisters and brother. May God grant you all comfort and peace.
Reply
Peggy
February 23, 2022 at 7:34 pm
Sister it still doesn’t seem real. I just THINK about ALL the memories we made & it makes my heart hurt that your not here to make more. I know you both suffered & fought SO hard. I love you Sister! I AM jealous of the angels around the throne tonight!!! Hug our Family up there for me! Especially Momma & Daddy! I will ALWAYS love & miss you!!!
Reply
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