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Mrs. Alta M. Rollston, age 74 of Sparta, and formerly of Bailey, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in East Grand Rapids. She was born Alta Mae Follett in Bailey, the daughter of Louise (Gross) and Pearl Follett on February 28, 1933. She married Melvin Lawrence Rollston on June 30, 1951 in Bailey. She was a Waitress for Cnossen Restaurant in Sparta retiring in 1994 after 15 years. She was a member of Northland Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband Melvin Rollston, her children Dale & Maria Rollston of Holiday, FL, Debra & Charles Krupp of Sparta, Marianne Shephard of Howard City, Duane & Veronica Rollston of Sparta, Marie & Mark Latsch of Saginaw, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister and brothers Lucille Hall of Bailey, Vern & Mary Follett of Twin Lake, Don & Linda Follett of White Cloud.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Marianna and son-in-law Randy Shephard.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM from the Northland Church of Christ, Grant on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 with Mr. Roger O. Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Seaman Cemetery near Bailey. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at the McKinley Grant Chapel and one hour prior to the service. For Memorials please consider the Northland Church of Christ. Please sign the online guest book at

 

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Allene Averill & families
Monday July 30, 2007
16:54:27

We are truly saddened by the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Please accept our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Try to find some peace knowing she is no longer suffering and is in a much better place. Much love and prayers from our whole family.

Ron (Bill) & Judy Rollston & familys
Tuesday July 31, 2007
08:10:54

Our love, hearts, and prayers will be with the family at this special time and we will Miss Alta Mae so very much but will always remember that little smile and the great meals. She has prepared a new Home for herself, with no pain or suffering and wukk be looking out for all of us down here.

Nancy Houghton
Tuesday July 31, 2007
12:19:34

Veronica and family, My condolences to you and yor family. My toughts and prayers are with you.

Scott and Leia Strong
Tuesday July 31, 2007
14:16:53

We will miss you, all of us Scott, Leia, Dezarae, TylerAnne,and Raelynn, will always remember the goodtimes with you.

Lloyd Krikke
Tuesday July 31, 2007
19:34:16

Our sympathy goes out to you Melvin and to your family. May the Lord fill the void left in her passing and may he give comfort in the days ahead. Lloyd and Ann Krikke

Lloyd Krikke
Tuesday July 31, 2007
19:35:29

Our sympathy goes out to you Melvin and to your family. May the Lord fill the void left in her passing and may he give comfort in the days ahead. Lloyd and Ann Krikke

Bill & Randy Ackley
Wednesday August 01, 2007
11:44:28

Muskegon Fury Hockey buddies

Vernon&Gerry Robart & Family
Thursday August 02, 2007
13:15:11

We are so sorry to hear about Alta Mae We didn't hear anything about it until we read the paper. Our hearts and prayers go out to you any your family. Wish we could of been there for you in your time of need. Please let us know if you need anything.

Shannon, Ann, Paige Judson
Saturday August 04, 2007
21:05:07

Melvin, We are so sorry to hear of Alta's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you find your way through this trying time. Our most heartfelt condolences, Shannon, Ann, and Paige (the young family who sits in front of you at the hockey games) Special message from Paige (5 years old): "Melvin, I wish Alta didn't die. I hope I can see you at some hockey games. You can sit by us."

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