Janice Lee Byerly

Janice Lee Byerly obituary, Grand Rapids, MI

Janice Lee Byerly

Janice Byerly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids on Feb. 9, 2026.
Janice Lee Byerly, age 80 of Grand Rapids, passed away February 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Trinkler; mother, Marie Hunter; and step-father, Joseph Hunter. Jan is survived by her children, Joe (Liz) Hunter, Kate (Sharon) Hunter, Kyle Mercer; grandchildren, Ashley (Kyle) Wood, Cheyenne (Aubrey) Woern, Brianna Adair, Connor Adair; great-grandchildren, KJ Wood, Robbie Wood, and Callahan Woern.

Family will greet friends and relatives from 5-8PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 250 Brown St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, with visitation starting at 10:30AM.

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February 19, 2026

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Mary Umlor

February 19, 2026

I am truly sorry that I did not attend the funeral today. I have known Janice for a long time. We worked together years ago and I remember when she opened her home to people who needed a place to live. She was very kind hearted. We have lost a truly good lady.

Harold & Ann Workman

February 11, 2026

It was a pleasure to know Jan. Her infectious laughter was second to none. She was a lady of great character. Jan will be missed all the people that were part of her life. Rest in peace Jan as you walk with our lord Jesus Christ. s
Harold & Ann Workman

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