Nina Rosalee Jost

February 26, 1941 - November 11, 2020

Nina Rosalee Jost, age 79, of Grand Rapids, MI, lost her championship fight by a split decision. She lasted all twelve rounds, and tried very hard to convince the good Lord to let her have additional rounds. She was surrounded by her and husband, Louis’, circle of chaos--their 7 children and their respective broods. Visitation will be Friday, November 13 (yes, only Nina) 5-8pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Stocking Mortuary, 585 Stocking Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Her celebration of life (Cocktail hour) will be at 6th Street Hall Saturday, November 21st beginning at 1pm. Nina was born February 26, 1941 in Grand Rapids MI to Francis J Balsitis & Laura M (Maynard) Sinke. She was married for nearly 60 years before his passing in 2016. She was fun, loving and stern when necessary. She was feisty and strong and had an open door to anyone needing a place. She was a loyal, hardworking member of labor and love to her beloved Knights of St. Casimir, aka, 6th St Hall. She loved to bowl, play pool, play cards and cribbage, and would frequently break out in song and dance. She especially loved dancing the jitterbug with her baby sister “Bobby Jean.” Nina is survived by her children, Linda Connor (Barry), Louis Jost Jr, Frederick (Kristine) Jost, David Jost, Sandra (David) Staszkiewicz, Michael (Just) Jost, Jim (Kristy) Jost; their beautiful bevy of grandchildren, and great grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jean Gomber, and many special friends. She was preceded in death by many people: friends and family members, whom she loved loudly. Honorary Paul Bearers -- Grandsons Adam Connor Nicholas Connor Alex Hunter Scott Jost Josh Jost Justin Jost Jaden Jost Ricky Jost Corey Jost Zach Jost