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Heather Terwilliger Obituary

Heather Marie Terwilliger Lansing Heather Marie Terwilliger now Heather Main-Dennis, 40, was taken from us far too early on April 7, 2010. She was preceded in death, by her grandmother, Adeline Marek. Surviving are her husband, Ron Dennis; parents, Marv and Patty Main; brother, Rob Emerson; nephew, Dustin Ellsworth; and of course her loving pet, Lapoo. A Memorial to celebrate her life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with Steve Reed, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Saturday 1 hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 West Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. "Your heart touched us all. We love and miss you!" Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 11, 2010.

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Christy Callahan (Barner)

April 16, 2010

I am very sad to hear about Heather. She was a sweet and fun friend of mine in high school. I can't believe she is gone. You are in my prayers, best wishes.

Heather, my glimpse of Heaven found in her heart. Love, Aunt Cathy

April 13, 2010

Catherine Dean

April 13, 2010

"Sweetie, I know You're saving a sunshiny place for us"...that's how you Lived. Thank you for your gift of Love and Laughter, Aunt Cathy, Ps30 Dear Lord, help turn our mourning into dancing, in Jesus' name, Amen.

Erin (Terwilliger) Roszman

April 12, 2010

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

April 12, 2010

So sad that the world lost such a bright light so young, Heather you will always be in my heart, My thoughts are with your family.
Julie Hancock

Karen (Wells) Coady

April 12, 2010

Heather will always be in my memories from grade school and Jr. high as a bright ray of sunshine. She was a kind, beautiful person. Bless all of you in this time of loss.

April 12, 2010

My heart aches for your loss... Katie Northrup Dykstra

April 11, 2010

I am so sorry about Heather. I know how you will miss her. You have my condolences. Rita Main (Camden, Tn.)

Sarah (Terwilliger) Moss

April 11, 2010

My family and I send our condolences and we are sorry that you have to endure the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

FRANK J BREWER JR

April 11, 2010

Am so SORRY to hear about ur lost. I haven't seen her n years, i hope every one doing good lol

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