Doris Jean Stapel, 76, of Hesperia, passed away, Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home. She was born March 1, 1947, in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kennedy) Kalfsbeek.

Doris was a longtime resident of Hesperia, and gained many friends over the years. She had many interests, including thrift shopping, collecting antiques, family heirlooms, and frog nick-nacks, and loved her houseplants, and camouflage. Doris was also an avid reader, and was involved in various organizations, such as the VFW Auxiliary, Hesperia Chamber of Commerce, and FFA. Above all, Doris loved spending time with her family, who will miss her greatly.

Doris is survived by: her children, Brian (Jodie) Jones, Floyd (Kimberly) Peplinski, and Marlene (Russell) Smead; step-children, Marti (Joel) Semans, Tod (Brooke) Stapel, and Russel (Holly) Stapel; grandchildren, Alyssa Jones, Amanda Jones, Tori Luptowski, Gerad (Brittany) Cook, Paul (Jackelyn) Peplinski, Joshua (Alexandra) Peplinski, Zaccari (Shanyn) Bell, Luke Smead, Elijah Smead, Selah Smead, and Eden Smead; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Beth Storms, Donald Kalfsbeek, and Thomas (Paula) Kalfsbeek; sister-in-law, Melody Kalfsbeek; former husband, David Peplinski; her loving dog and companion, Lady; and countless extended family and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by: her parents; her former husband, William F. Stapel Jr.; brothers, Carl Kalfsbeek and David Kalfsbeek; and brother-in-law, Dean Storms.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, 61 Hawley Street, Hesperia, MI 49421, with Reverend James Zatko officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the West Hesperia Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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