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IRENE VANDERMEER Obituary

VANDERMEER, IRENE ALICE (POLMANTEER) Wyoming Age 90, of Wyoming, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lambert. Irene was a kind and gentle lady that treasured her family. Her contagious smile was evident to all who knew her. She will lovingly remembered by her children, Alan and Therese Vander Meer, John and Ruth Vander Meer, Gail Luyk, Linda and Jerry Lanning, Patricia and Terry Moore, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters Donna Craft, Catherine Trainner; brother, Arnold Polmanteer. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday from 1-2 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2014.

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Joe and Patty Sobczak

December 22, 2014

Mrs. Vandermeer will lovingly be remembered as a gentle and sweet lady. Our prayers go out to her family and friends.

Jean Besemer

December 22, 2014

Much love for Aunt Irene.

Rog and Marcia Timmer

December 22, 2014

All our sympathy to the children of "Penny" I still remember the first time I met her. Lambert brought her to the Borgerding reunion. I thought she was very nice and I was happy to have a new cousin.

Jim & Mary Seger

December 22, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. (HUGS)

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