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Marcella Gierman Obituary

Marcella I. Gierman Portland Marcella I. Gierman age 90, passed away September 27, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born August 19, 1920 in Superior, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Hannah (Halverson) Heintzlieman. Marcella married Wilbur Gierman March 24, 1943 in Potterville. She was a member of Sebewa Center United Methodist Church. Marcella is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Wilbur Gierman of Portland; children, Cheryll Warren of Owosso, Janet (Leon) Rudd of Ionia and Eric (Lorri) Gierman of Jenison; daughter in law, Adrienne Gierman of Traverse City; brother, William (Josephine) Heinztleman of Lowell; sister, Lucille (Wesley) Meyers of Sunfield; grandchildren, Matt (Cariel) Warren, Mike Warren, Jason Gierman, Josh Gierman, Clint (Angy) Rudd, Jarrod (Heika) Rudd, Jackie (Todd) Holm, Kristen (James) Reed and Ryan Gierman; great grandchildren, Mitchell Holm, Madison Holm, Megan Holm, Jane Reed and Audrie Warren and many nieces an nephews. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Rev. George, Son in law, John Warren; brothers, Alvin Heintzleman and Ray Heintzleman; sisters, Velma Heintzleman and Betty Heintzleman-Hasman; half-sisters, Lillian Mc Cullum, Edith Edwins and Ethel Grover and half-brother, Charles Heintzleman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Sebewa Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Schrock and Pastor W.J. (Bill) Amundsen officiating. Interment East Sebewa Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions in Marcella's name to Sebewa Center United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 3, 2010.

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