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Jennifer Rice Obituary

Rice, Jennifer D. Grass Lake, Michigan Age 74, died April 20, 2015 at home with her family. She was born February 28, 1941 the daughter of Joseph & Belvidera (Walter) Hibbs. Jennifer grew up in Waterloo, and was a graduate of Chelsea High School class of 1959. She was a member of the Chelsea Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. On June 21, 1958 she married Jerry D. Williams, and he preceded her in death in August 1977. On November 20, 1982, she married Robert W. Rice in Grass Lake, and he survives. Other survivors include 3 children, Debbie (Dave) Brady, Diane (John) Letcher, Jeffrey (Sara) Williams; three stepchildren, Brenda (Bryan) Little, Carrie (Jason) Braun, Dawna Rice; 15 grandchildren; and 5 siblings. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 17690 W. Old US 12, Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Full obituary at www.ColeFuneralChapel.com.

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Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Apr. 20 to Apr. 23, 2015.

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Norman Loeffler

April 27, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

April 25, 2015

Jennifer was a classmate in the class of'59. A caring Mom for a lovely family. Sad for passing. Our sympathy to all the family. She will be welcome into heaven with her happy smile.
Veretta & Edson Whitaker

Veretta Whitaker

April 25, 2015

Jennifer ...was a special loving person. She was a classmate of our class '59. Jennifer was a caring Mom to a wonderful family. Prayers for family and bless you Jennifer. I know you still have that smile as you enter heaven pretty lady.
Veretta & Edson Whitaker

April 25, 2015

Bob, we are very sorry to here of your wife's passing. Doug & Sheila Barker

April 25, 2015

Bob,
We are sorry for your loss. We wish you the best.
Ron & Dianna Miller CPG Retiree

Rose Shepherd

April 24, 2015

Jennifer, was our neighbor years ago. Fond memories, of all. She was a very special lady. The Shepherd Family

Judy Kettunen

April 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Jennifer's family. She was a dear friend when we were in school - we rode the bus together from Waterloo. My oldest daughter was named for her altho I don't think I ever told her. RIP hear friend.
Judy (Woolley) Kettunen

Christine & Adolph Maier

April 23, 2015

Our deepest condolences to Jennifer's family and our Rice relatives. We are praying that you have the peace of God that excels all thought.

Barak and Kathryn Wyne (Krumm)

April 22, 2015

Your mom was a special lady and one of the many blessing I got from Jehovah was to know her and family. our prayers are for your peace and rest.

Sandy Bromley

April 21, 2015

Deb and family, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I enjoyed chatting with her when I'd see her.

Donna Karvonen

April 21, 2015

Deb--So sorry to hear about your loss. Will keep you and your family in prayer!

Robyn Presley

April 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer was a very special lady. May God wrap his loving arms around you.

Laura Kulwicki

April 21, 2015

Deb and family,
My sympathies at the passing of your Mom. I understand how hard it is. My thoughts are with you.

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