Mary J. Ebels, age 86, of Holland, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.
Mary was born and raised in Grand Rapids and graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School. She worked at Russ’ Restaurant for many years as a car hop and waitress. She was a Standing Stone member of Ridge Point Community Church.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Glenn Ebels in 2003; and by her in-laws, Annabelle (Floyd) Vanden Belt, Jason (Esther) Ebels, Pauline (Claude) Rouwhorst, Bernie (Jean) Ebels, Don (Nancy) Ebels, and Maxine (Jun) Hop.
Mary is survived by her:
Children
Lori (Gregg) Insley of Zeeland
Mark (Laurie) Ebels of Zeeland
Kathy (Mark) Matthews of Florida
Steve (Julaine) Ebels of Zeeland
Grandchildren
Annie Insley
Kami Insley
Kate (Jake) Van Keulen
Brooke (Dan) Rausch
Grace Ebels
Ben (Brittany) Hulst
Tyler (Hannah) Hulst
Brandon (Brenna) Hulst
Ross (Brynne) Ebels
Britta (Andrew) Bouwman
16 Great Grandchildren
Waylon Bouwman
Wrenlee Bouwman
Asher Ebels
Paisley Ebels
Addilynn Hulst
Aria Hulst
Caiden Hulst
Emarie Hulst
Ethan Hulst
Greyson Hulst
Baby Rausch
Bowen Rausch
Millie Rausch
Blake VanKeulen
Bridger VanKeulen
Coleman VanKeulen
Siblings
Clare (Mary) Tigchelaar
Carol (Chuck) Fridsma
Don (Jan) Tigchelaar
Deb (Darrell) Gritter
Brother-in-Law
Bob (Marilyn) Ebels
Funeral services are planned for 1:00pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland, with Rev. Bob Nienhuis officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00-7:00pm Monday, August 31, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life America, and Ahadia Academy.
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