​Tammy Marie Venlet, age 57, of Wayland, originally from Coopersville, died Wednesday, June 5, at home after a six-year courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

She loved family and friends, fishing, camping, her cats, and garage sales. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and most of all, she loved nothing more than spending time with all of her family.

She is survived by her husband, DJ Venlet; mother, Joyce Freiberg; children: Danielle Castillo, Lindsey Schoenborn (Gus), Kyle (Jen) Venlet, Alexa (Jeremy) Snyder; grandchildren: Daniel, Zoey, Phoebe, and Ollie; 7 siblings; many nieces, nephews and close loving family and friends, along with her cats, Poncho and Raven.

She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, David and Sharon Marek, step-father, Rick Freiberg.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, and the family plans a casual celebration of her life from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at 3940 Division St. Wayland.

Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the Glioblastoma Foundation. A gofundme was established for existing medical expenses.