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Zetta Thelen Obituary

Zetta L. Thelen (Graham) Pewamo Zetta L. (Graham) Thelen, age 54, formerly of Eagle, passed away February 20, 2009 at her home. She was born August 28, 1954 in Reed City, MI, daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Sutton) Livingston. She was a former employee of Quality Dairy in Fowler. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Gerard; daughter, Nicole A. Huver of Portland; brother, Richard (Gloria) Livingston of Portland; 5 sisters: Linda (Dale) Galloup of Bristol, Patricia (Les) Epps of Rifle, Colorado, Jackie Vogt of Ionia, Marla (Glenn) Ross of Grand Ledge and Gyla Ostrander of Mason; and 7 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Graham, daughter LaSinda Kebler, parents, brother Roger Ostrander, and sister Sharon Livingston. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with interment to follow at North Eagle Cemetery, Eagle Township, Clinton County. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Zetta Thelen Memorial will be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Ken, Kathy, Ken Jr., Amanda, Jake & Nick Farley

February 22, 2009

Gerry~
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Cherished memories will make for a brighter tomorrow.

Nicole Eiseler

February 21, 2009

Zetta was passionate and hilarious. I really enjoyed spending time with her as a child.

pat kirchen

February 21, 2009

we are so sorry . love mom and dad kirchen and family.

pat & lou kirchen

February 21, 2009

all our love goes to the family of zetta. 'so sorry Gila' love mom and dad kirchen

Larry & Jean (Vance) Carr

February 21, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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