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Anna DeYoung Obituary

Published by Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel on Apr. 18, 2015.

DE YOUNG - Anna DeYoung (Ellens), age 94 of Jenison, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 two days before her 95th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter DeYoung, 5 sisters, 6 brothers, 19 in-laws and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her children, Richard (Jean) DeYoung, Fred (Shirley) DeYoung, David DeYoung, Charlene (Howard) Hillard, Patricia (Dan) Johnson, Keith (Jan) DeYoung; 19 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; brother Albertus Ellens and sister Sena Helms; her in-laws Marvin (Jeanette) DeYoung and Minnie DeYoung and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church, 7284 Taylor St. Hudsonville, with Pastor Aaron Vriesman officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday 5 pm to 8 pm at the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville, 4235 Prairie St. SW (West building) and one hour prior to services at Church Wednesday. The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guest book at www.cookcares.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible League International at www.bibleleague.org/donate.

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Lillian and Doug Langan

April 21, 2015

We will surely miss her. Will always remember we share our birthday a day apart . Praise God she is at peace. May He comfort those left behind.

Marilyn DeKleine

April 20, 2015

My sympathy to the family of Ann, who was my friend. I am sure there must be a lot of good memories! Praying for you!!

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