Jodi White

Jodi White

Jodi White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Saranac on Feb. 7, 2026.
Jodi White, age 64 of Ionia formerly of Saranac, MI passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1961 in Ionia, the daughter of Ned and Helen (Baker) White.

Jodi was a 1979 graduate of Saranac High School, while in school she was a member of the Marching Band. She was involved with 4-H in her younger years. Jodi worked as an LPN Butterworth and later worked for the Ionia Commission of Aging where she retired in 2010. Jodi was a past member of Saranac Community Church along with her Mother Helen.

Surviving Jodi is her sister, Susan (Philip) Gillespie of Hastings. Half brother Allan White and Seven step-siblings. 4 nieces and 4 great nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned White and Helen and Don Mitchell and brother, Steven Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held at the Saranac Community Church on Thursday, February 12 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Ethan Tews officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11- 1 at the church prior to services. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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February 8, 2026

To my long time friend, I was so glad that you called me Wednesday 02/04 even though that was our last phone call you'll be so missed and never forgotten, you gave so much love and joy to everyone, we have to believe in God he knows what he's doing, we'll meet again soon. To my best friend i love you, your friend Jeff link

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