Annette Schans

SCHANS, Annette (Oostindie) Schans, age 88, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2023. Annette will be greatly missed by son Richard, Sr. (Carolyn), daughter Cheryl (Ron) Mohr; and son Martin Jr. (Sonya). Annette will also be missed by grandchildren Richard Jr. (Tatum); Daniel; Amber (Daniel) Schrier; Christine (Derek) Becker; Jacob (Kelsey) Mohr; Houston; and Carly. Annette is also survived by five great-grandchildren; brother Ron (Valerie) Oostindie, brother Chuck (Mary) Oostindie, sister Judy Schierbeek, and sister Mary (Larry) Zandstra; along with several nieces and nephews. Annette is preceded in death by her husband, Martin J Schans Sr.; son, Robert Schans; and parents, Bert and Rose Oostindie. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made to Mel Trotter Ministries at meltrotter.org. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Annette Schans, please visit our flower store.