Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer.

Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show people how much she cared for them.

Ellen was a caregiver most of her life, working for the Oceana County Medical Care Facility for many years. Following her employment with the medical care facility, she continued to provide kind and compassionate in-home care for many elderly people in the area.

Ellen cared deeply for her family, her dogs, her friends, and community, and she will be deeply missed.

Ellen is survived by: her loving husband of 62 years, James Verschueren; children, Toni Verschueren, James Verschueren, and David (Cathy) Verschueren; grandchildren, Charles, Tasha, Kendra, Justin, Spencer, Tiffanie, and David; 16 great grandchildren, one great-grandchild; her siblings, Richard and Sharlene, Gerry, Joyce and Donald, and Jeffery; and sister-in-law, Barb Shafer.

Ellen was preceded in death by: her parents, Wayne and Margaret Shafer; daughter, Susan Verschueren; mother-in-law, Lucille Bowman; brother, Darrel Shafer; sister-in-law, Sherry Shafer; and brother-in-law, Richard Bectel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hart Wesleyan Church, 3757 West Polk Road, Hart, MI 49420.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Valley Care Fund, PO BOX 451, Hart, MI 49420.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com