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Riley Rule Obituary

Riley Faith Rule Riley Faith Rule (Reid) passed peacefully in the arms of family on April 8, 2010. She was born on March 12, 2010 and spent four weeks at the University of Michigan hospital. Riley has seen the face of God and is now perfect in heaven. She is now an angel to us all! Riley is the daughter of Eric and Jenny Rule (Reid). She is survived by four siblings; Eric, Madeleine, Christian, and Lily. Riley is the 17th grandchild of Jay and Jerry Gilroy and Patrick Reid, and the 10th grandchild of Rick and Linda Rule. Riley gave us a lifetime of love during her short time on earth. Her life has brought so many of us closer to God and we rejoice knowing she is in the arms of the Father! Forever in HIS grip! The celebration of Riley's life will begin on Monday, April 12th with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in East Lansing. A celebratory luncheon will be held after mass at Eagle Eye Golf Course.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2010.

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April 13, 2010

With deepest sympathy...keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Fahnestock
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Kathleen Hanna

April 11, 2010

Our deepest condolence to you and your family Jenny! We will pray for you all. With love and sincere sympathy, The Hanna family - Chris, Kathleen, Joe, Lisa

Dawn Bower

April 11, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Heather Andrews

April 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you Eric, Jenny and the rest of your family.

April 10, 2010

We love you, Riley, and will see you some day in Paradise. Punky and Pooh

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