Shannon Lynn Zerlaut

Shannon Lynn Zerlaut, age 58, of Holton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by love, following a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on May 14, 1968, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Vicki Jane (McGruder) and the late Curtis Assink. A graduate of Gaylord High School, Shannon made her home in the Holton area for over 25 years, where she became a beloved and familiar face in the community. She worked as a self-employed cosmetologist and beautician and also served local patrons at the pizza shop and ice cream parlor - always with warmth and a genuine interest in those around her.

Shannon was a singular soul. She was a skilled and avid bow hunter, a passion that set her apart and that she wore with quiet pride. Her love for animals ran deep; she devoted herself to rescuing and hand-rehabilitating injured wildlife - squirrels, raccoons, and any creature in need - nurturing them back to health with patience and tenderness. Shannon was a woman of faith and found community and purpose through the DeColores movement. She attended Holton and Sitka United Methodist Church, where her faith was both a personal anchor and a means of serving others.

Above all, Shannon was a natural caretaker. She gave herself wholeheartedly to those she loved, most especially her cherished Grandma Barber, for whom she provided devoted care. She found meaning in small, significant things - including stones, which she and her family exchanged as tokens of connection and love.

Shannon will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her siblings, Tony Rich and Melissa Rich; her stepchildren, Eric Zerlaut and Amy Zerlaut; her aunt and cherished second mother, Etta Prell; her former husband Mac Zerlaut and a wide circle of cousins, friends, and her beloved DeColores community. Shannon was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Assink, Mother Vicki Stansberry and her half-brother, Matthew Kelly.

In accordance with her family's wishes, Shannon has been cremated. ACelebration Of Shannon's Life will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Fruitport Community Church. In the spirit of who Shannon was, her family will scatter a portion of her remains at Lake Michigan, where she will rest alongside her parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Clock Funeral Home. Memories, condolences, and photos may be shared with the family online at www.clockfuneralhome.com.