Tiffany Rose Sparks' Obituary
On September 7, 2021, at the beginning of her favorite season, Tiffany Rose (Altman) Sparks, passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of many, after a 20 month battle with cancer. She was 29 years old.
She was born August 16, 1992, the daughter of Robert and Linda (Ostahowski) Altman, in Lakeview, MI. She attended Chippewa Hills High School, graduating with the class of 2011. Tiffany met the love of her life, Michael Sparks, a few years after graduating, and the two were married on June 18, 2016. Together, Tiffany and Michael welcomed the light of their life, Annabelle Sparks on June 20, 2018, and have cherished every moment since as a family of three. Annabelle was Tiffany’s world, and is the reason she was able to put up such a fight for so long. A fight for every last second she could gain here on earth with her little girl.
A giving person, Tiffany donated her time and talents through charities she ran with her mother, helping children to have a more joyful Christmas, and rescuing animals in need. She loved Halloween, and would start decorating for it immediately after Labor Day each year. She and her parents decorated and ran haunted trails for many years, sharing their love for Halloween with the community. Tiffany enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed many of her days with her family on the side by side playing in the mud. She was a Tom boy at heart, and a beautiful woman at a glance. Her creative side led her to making jewelry as a hobby, and her love for helping others led her to care for her brother as a home healthcare aid. Tiffany was many things to many people and will be so deeply missed, but never forgotten by her husband of five years, Michael Sparks; her greatest joy in life, Annabelle Sparks; parents, Bob and Linda Altman; sister, Amanda (Ethan) Riley; brother, Steven Ostahowski; mothers and fathers-in law, Jeannie and Leon Johnson, and Michael and Staci Sparks; friends that became family, Jen and Jason Earl, and numerous other close family members and friends. Sadly, Tiffany was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Robert Altman III, and all four of her grandparents.
A viewing will take place Monday, September 13th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Janowicz Family Funeral Home in Remus. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Tiffany’s family which will go into a college fund for her daughter, Annabelle.
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