Armilla M. Simon

Armilla Simon, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on September 30, 1937, she was the cherished daughter of Henry and Agnes (Siefker) Wieferich. Armilla was the seventh of thirteen siblings, sharing her childhood with a large and loving family.
Throughout her life, Armilla showed both love and strength to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law Dawn; brothers LaVerne, Vernon, and Hank; sisters Sandra Wieferich, Mareta Arnold, Ladonna Ortiz, and Caroline Meyer; and numerous dear friends and family members. She is survived by siblings Elnora Hacker, Joyce Vibber, Rosella (Lyle) White, Althea (Keith) Crosslan, Diane (Bob) Courter, Sue Wieferich, and Tim Meyer. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her warmth and kindness.
Armilla shared 65 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, DuWain. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Armilla was a dedicated mother to her five sons - Aaron, Blaine (Patricia), Chris (Judy), Nathan (Paula), and Joel (Christine).
Her role as a grandmother brought her immeasurable joy. Armilla was adored by her 7 grandchildren - Elizabeth, Marah, Brenton, Dresden, Tahlia, Maya, Jordan, and Noah. She took great delight in watching them grow and thrive, cherishing every moment spent together.
In her later years, Armilla embraced the role of great-grandmother with love and tenderness. Dominick, Lillyen, Adriana, Lydia, Otto, Max, and Karah brought light and laughter into her life.
Armilla had a passion for music, singing, and dancing the polka with her forever partner, DuWain, often bringing joy to those around her with impromptu dancing or sing-a-longs around her player piano. Armilla was also a talented seamstress, painter, and crafter, using her creativity to enrich the lives of others.
In addition to her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother, Armilla worked as a secretary at the School of Criminal Justice for Michigan State University, where she made lasting impressions on colleagues with her warmth and dedication.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 11am, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (3615 S Cedar, Lansing MI 48910) with a visitation beginning at 10am and a luncheon immediately following mass.
Donations may be made in Armilla's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Though she may be gone from our sight, Armilla will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in eternal peace.