Carol Sue VanAlstine
Carol was born December 24, 1949 in Lansing, MI and resided in Holt, MI. She passed away on November 20, 2025. After graduating from Holt High School, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University.
During her college years, Carol met the love of her life Norman S. VanAlstine. They married, moved to Lansing to work and start a beautiful family having 2 children, Jennifer and Norman K.
Carol was a dedicated and hard-working State of Michigan employee for 48 years. She recently received a Certificate of Recognition for outstanding Customer Service for her work.
Carol will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed time with family, working, shopping, and spending time on the patio hanging out and cooking out.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Worley (Paul Colligan) and Norman (Tracy); grandchildren, Samantha (Hayden) Platte, Tina (Sean) Kaspar, Austin Colligan, Nolan Colligan, Leland VanAlstine, Michael and Krystal Creaser and Brittany Bissell; great-grandchildren, Landon VanAuken, Gavin Kaspar, Oliver Kaspar, Stevie Kaspar, Harper Platte, Milana Creaser, Laila Creaser, Anjel, Julian, Lilianna, Carean Cosey, CJ Cosey and Carissa Cosey .
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Estes-Leadley – Holt, MI. Interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt. Her family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Ele’s Place, Lansing.
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Kat
November 21, 2025 at 4:24 pmSorry to hear of Carol passing, she will be missed.
Arden Greene
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 pmWill miss you Carol – we have been friends for over forty years.
Rachel
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 pmDearest condolences & prayers to the family of Carol VanAlstine. It was a joy working with her @ the SOM. May her legacy live on through the many lives she has touched.
Shirley Van Alstine (Sister in-law)
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 pmThe passing of a fine dedicated woman to her entire family and to her lengthly career with the State of Michigan. Condolences to the family and friends of Carol Sue.
Karen K Coady
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 amI cannot begin to tell you how much respect and admiration I had for Carol. Truley a one of a kind. Her sharp wit and humor kept us laughing. Her attention to detail was unmatched and appreciated. – And Wednesdays are for Camels! I will miss you and having a co-pilot to ride with me to meetings.
Amarilys
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 amSo sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. It was a joy working with her @ SOM. She will be missed dearly.
Melissa T Foreman
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 amSo, sorry to hear of Carols passing. She will be truly missed. She made me laugh all the time. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet her and share the moments I had with her. Thanks to the family for sharing Carol with us. I will keep you all in my prayers.
D’Lila Brumfield
November 24, 2025 at 1:28 pmCarol, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your years of service and guidance. Praying your family is comforted through this transition and loss.
Sunshine Ratliff
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 pmCondolences to Carol’s family in this difficult time. We worked for the SOM together since I started in 2009. Her service to our State was important and her work was valued.
Pamela Loch
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 pmMy deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. I’m happy I saw her when I was back this past June. I will always appreciate how kind she was to our mom. She left a wonderful impression. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.