Warren Joseph Van Allsburg, 71, of Kingsley, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, after bravely battling ALS.  He was born February 23, 1952, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Warren and Margaret (Aernouts) Van Allsburg.

Warren was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of Seargent.  Following his honorable discharge, Warren worked for the Traverse City Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an electronics technician; he retired in 2007.  Warren was never one to sit still so to keep himself busy following his retirement, he went to work at Home Depot.  He was always eager to help customers and was admired by the younger employees for his knowledge and physical strength.  In his spare time, Warren loved to hunt but more than anything, he cherished time spent with his family.  All his life, Warren was a mover and a shaker and a hard worker.  He faced ALS without a complaint, sustained by his faith and his family.

On May 27, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Warren married his high school sweetheart, Jacalyn "Jackie" Hekker who survives him.  He is also survived by: his children, Kelly Van Allsburg of Kingsley and Keith (Lisa) Van Allsburg of Manton; grandchildren, Chance Vennema, Kylie Vennema, Dylan Knight, Jacalyn Knight, and Ashlynn Van Allsburg; siblings, William (Jean) Van Allsburg, Ellen (Dr. Mark) O'Brien, and Patricia (Joseph) Sobczak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 22, 2023, at St. Mary of Hannah Catholic Church, with Father Joseph Muszkiewicz celebrant.  Interment with military honors conducted under the auspices of the US Air Force and the Cherryland VFW Post #2780 will follow in St. Mary of Hannah Catholic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, 200 N. Brownson Avenue, Kingsley, Michigan  49649, with a vigil service beginning at 5:30 PM.  The family will also receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of Mass on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com