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Suzanne Kennedy Barresi Obituary

Suzanne Marie Kennedy Barresi (Ames), age 66, of Wyoming, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Yvonne Kennedy, and her beloved dog, Bubba. Suzanne was a loving Mom, Nana, and Sister who cherished her family and always put others before herself. She worked as a welder for GM Fisher Body, retiring after 26 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. Suzanne loved going to her trailer by the lake, where it gave her great peace and joy. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Derek and Teresa Barresi, Lindsay and Jeremy Neibarger, Desirae Barresi and Shawn Katip; her grandchildren, Brandi and Logan, Alexis and Bo, Bailey, Kaylyn, and Kara; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Chuck Kennedy, Deb and Rick Hollis, Tami and Rodney Keith, Anjanette and Rick Besemer; her loving dogs, known as "the boys", Marley, Maxwell, and Maverick. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Humane Society of West Michigan. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2019.
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How devastating to just find out about Sues passing! I knew Sue from my Cutler days and some of her immediate family as well as her ex, Mike! Worked with her at GM the whole time she was there and had some of the same friends. I'm blown away by this! All of my sympathy goes out to her family. Sue was a good girl and I will miss her dearly! Way to young!
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Mike Carlson

August 19, 2019

So sorry for your family's loss Tami.
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Susan Jenison

August 14, 2019

Derek and Lindsay and family I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We will keep you in our prayers.

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