Annette M. Dippel Obituary

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, 1628 East G Ave., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family on Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Saved by Zade Cat Shelter, Chubb E. Acres Farm or Centrica Care Navigators, in c/o the funeral home.

Age 58 of Kalamazoo passed away early Friday morning, May 23, 2025. Annette was born in Muskegon, MI, on May 8, 1967, the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Helen Marie (Tyers) Alberts. As a child she lived in Liberia and that was important in shaping her life. Annette was a lover of all animals, but especially her beloved Bowie. On April 27, 1991 she married Thomas George Dippel who survives her. Annette lived every day at being the best wife and mom she could be. Her greatest accomplishment was her three children. Besides her husband, Annette is survived by her children, Josh Dippel, Seth Dippel, and Crea Dippel; mother, Helen Alberts; sister, Amy (Dennis) Flynn; brother, Andrew Alberts; niece, Michelle Flynn; nephew, Joseph Flynn; and countless friends. Annette was preceded in death by her father; and an infant sister, Angela.