Norma Jean Nestle

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Jean Nestle of Sheridan, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 7, 2026 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jean Nestle to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bill Nestle; her siblings, Louise Jorgensen, Lois Jenks and Gerry Rockafellow; and her parents, Earl Rockafellow and Cora Rockafellow.

She is survived by: her daughters, Roxanne (Allen Hansen), Pam (Ned Misner) and Christa Nestle of St. Johns; her grandchildren, Rusty, Shelley Misner of Sheridan, Brad, Laura Misner of Kalamazoo, Kelly, C. J. Niles of Sheridan, Tim, Amanda Minikey of Sheridan, Hillary LeFevere, Alan Dobmeier of Omaha, Troy, Jill Hansen of Sheridan, Lonny and Amy Hansen of Belding; her siblings, Nila (Chuck Johnson), Arizona and Jim; and her sister-in-law Ellen Rockafellow of Fenwick. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Simpson Family Funeral Homes (246 S Main St, Sheridan, MI 48884). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Those who wish to honor Norma's memory may consider a memorial contribution to the Montcalm County Animal Shelter, a cause that reflects her caring nature.