Nancy Karsten, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jim Karsten; brothers Leon and Jerry Perkins; sisters Betty Perkins and Lois Reterstorf. She is survived by her children Kim Karsten, Robin and Mark Meyers, Steve and Fran Karsten, and Dave and Susan Karsten; grandchildren Amy and Matt Wierenga, Jason and Rachel Meyers, Becky, Kari, and Lindsey Karsten, Andy and Jordan Karsten, and Danny Karsten; great-grandchildren Ava, Claire, and Nora Wierenga, Levi and Wade Meyers, and Ella Karsten; brothers Al (Carol) Perkins and Paul (Marcia) Perkins; sister-in-law, Alice Karsten; brother-in-law, John Karsten; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.