Sandra Ensing's Obituary
White Cloud - Sandra Mae Ensing, 74, of Norwich Township, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born June 1, 1942, in Detroit, the daughter of Melvin "Art" and Joyce L. (Lowden) Thebo. In 1959, Sandra married Neal L. Ensing, and together they owned and operated Neal's Sandy Sweep. Sandra and Neal opened their home to numerous foster children throughout the years. She was also an avid gardener, and enjoyed playing cards. She is survived by her husband Neal; their children, Kurt (Nancy) of Wyoming, Kelly Ross of White Cloud, Kam (Robin) of Big Rapids, Kip (Shannon Bier) of White Cloud, and Ron (Tina) Huey of Morley; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary (Diane) Thebo of Big Rapids; one sister, Sharyn (Scott) Vanderkolk of Manistee; In-laws, Mary Thebo, Evelyn Ensing, Eloise (Tom) Fairman, Richard (Marion) Ensing, Connie Thompson, Josie (Dave) Conley, Mike (Pat) Ensing, and Howard (Linda) Ensing; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Sam Ross, brother and sister-in-law Ron and Julie Thebo, and brother Rick Thebo. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with her grandson Benjamin Ross officiating. Spring burial will be in the Goodwell Township Cemetery in Newaygo County. Sandra's family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and prior to services on Saturday.
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