Carol Lou Huizenga

December 13, 1940 - December 22, 2020

Carol Lou (Schwenn) Huizenga passed away December 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Carol was born December 13, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Marion (Hill) Schwenn, Sr. Carol married John Huizenga on February 18, 1961 and shared 59 years of marriage before his passing on October 20, 2020. Together they raised four daughters. Carol was very active and had many hobbies. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, gardening and tinkering around the house. Carol enjoyed spontaneous renovation projects that were often a surprise the girls walked in on upon their return home. Carol enjoyed spending time with her girls and her grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Donald, and husband, John. She is survived by brothers Ray (Sherry) Schwenn, Sr. and Charles (Denise) Schwenn, Jr. of Illinois. Daughters Debra (Jeff) Harjes, Brohman, MI, Elizabeth Robertson, South Haven, MI, Susan (Dean) Davis, Norton Shores, MI, Dawn (Tim Purk) Huizenga, Grand Junction, MI, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our gratitude to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the care and assistance they provided. We also want to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by her daughter, Dawn, who has served as her primary care giver for many years. Without her love and commitment, our mom would not have been able to remain at home. Cremation has already taken place. Graveside services will be held at a later date.