Ardelle Anne Rensel

Ardelle Anne Rensel, age 92, passed away January 5, 2026, at home in Indian River, Michigan. She was born September 18, 1933, in Old Mission Point, Traverse City, the daughter of Russell Holmes and Katherine Grand-Giord.

She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1952 and later attended Western Michigan University. On May 20, 1954, she married William R. Magel in Angola, Indiana. They lived in Kalamazoo before Bill’s career led the family to relocate several times, eventually settling in Clarendon, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1978.

On October 20, 1984, Ardelle married Wesley Rensel in Petoskey, Michigan. They made their home there until retiring in 1997 and moving to Indian River.

In her more active years Ardelle enjoyed traveling, boating, golfing, and reading. She was a member of the Indian River Golf Club, Straits Area Garden Club, Indian River Women’s Club, and the “Thirsty Thursdays.”

She is survived by her children, William (Anne) R. Magel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and their daughters, Alexandra and Amanda; and Katy (Jon) Pittman of Bloomington, Indiana; stepchildren, Roger Rensel of Petoskey, Wanda (Marc) Dnow of Harbor Springs, Michigan, and Allen (Jennie) Rensel of Parker, Colorado; and five grandchildren. The family would like to thank family friend Sharon Giese, who cared for Ardelle with love.

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