Sally Bernice Thelen, formerly Sally Ahlquist, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 in Belmont, Michigan. She was born on September 2, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Henry and Bernice Brunner.
Sally was a graduate of Comstock Park High School and she went on to work for General Motors as a senior accountant for over 30 years. She was a member of the antique car club and was always very social. She collected records and chicken knick-knacks. Sally enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She always made sure to put others before herself. Sally was a happy, energetic, and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Sally was preceded in death by: parents, Henry and Bernice Brunner; first husband, Gary Ahlquist; second husband, Cletus Thelen; son, Brian Ahlquist; grandson, Blake Ahlquist; step-daughter, Ruth Thelen; brothers, Richard Brunner, and Kurt Brunner.
Sally is survived by: son, Carl Ahlquist; step-children, Jerry Thelen, Roy (Sally) Thelen, Betty Jo Marsman, Phil (Kathy) Thelen, and Patti (Jim) Haines; 19 step-grandchildren, 35 step-great grandchildren, and 1 step-great great grandson; as well as, brother, Walt (Gloria) Brunner; and sister, Alma Verner.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave NE. Grand Rapids, MI 49505. The family will welcome guests one hour prior to the start of the service. Sally will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, 2894 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 12:00pm.
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