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Amanda M. Lavanway, 39, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 27, 2025 at Munson Medical Center.
She was born on November 12, 1985, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Jacqueline St. Amour.
Amanda was a caring mother and was described as an “old soul”. She enjoyed music, drawing and traveling but most of all taking care of others and putting their needs first.
On June 18, 2015 in Holland, MI, she married Brad M. Lavanway who survives. Also surviving are 6 children, Marie St. Amour, Lauren Biroth, Noah, Landon, Braxton and Alex St. Amour, her mother Jacqueline St. Amour, and 2 brothers Trevor and Tyler Theaker.
There will be a Gathering of Friends and Family on Saturday, July 12 from 3-5 p.m. at the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Arrangements are in the care of the Ellsworth Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9268 Main St., Ellsworth, MI 49729

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