Nancy Lou Bartels, age 88, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Resthaven Maple Woods Assisted Living.
Nancy was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a former member of Prospect Park Church where she volunteered often and was currently a member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. She taught 4-H sewing and enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, and especially loved knitting, as she knit many mittens for charity. Nancy was a Calvinette leader and a great cake decorator.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Bartels, in 2011, siblings; Carol (Ed) Rasinski, Jack Fisher, Joyce (Al) Rodrigues, sibling in-laws; Jay Bartels, William “Bim” Gelderman, Ruth (John) Van Dyke, Frances (Gil) Altena, and Alma (Don) Scarlett.
She is survived by her children; Julie (Guy) Ingrassia, Brian (Diane) Bartels, grandchildren; Salvatore Ingrassia, Abriana Ingrassia, Kristen (Tom) Witteveen, Bradley (Katie) Bartels, 5 great grandchildren, sister; Donna Gelderman, and sibling in -laws; Mary Fisher, Margaret “Dottie” Bartels, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to honor Nancy’s life will take place at 11:30am on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00am also at the church. A private burial will take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Holland Christian Schools or Graafschap CRC. www.langelandsterenberg.com
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