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Linda Lou VanVleet, 80, of Shelby, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1944 in Brampton, Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Wolfgram) Counterman.
Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She made sure her family knew that each of them was loved and were special to her.
Linda is survived by: her children, Rose (Bill) Ruffilo, of Florida, Lisa (Eddie) Ashburn, of Florida, Emily and Chuck, of Michigan, Russell (Shannon) Gilbert of South Dakota, Marcia (Antino) Ramirez of Florida, Sue (Philip) Tapang of Michigan, Charlotte Green of Michigan, Duane (Melony) Maddox of Michigan, and Shawn (Amy) VanVleet of Oklahoma; 29 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Marian Miller and Sarah Barr.
Linda was preceded in death by: her husband, Donald VanVleet; parents Samuel and Mary; brothers, Charles, Bennie and Samuel; sisters, Viola, Baker and Alberta.
Graveside services will be conducted at 4pm, at North Weare Cemetery, 3684 W. Hogan Road, Pentwater, Michigan 49449, with Adrian Eising officiating. A luncheon will follow at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 400 South Hart Street, Hart, Michigan 49420.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
www.harrisfhome.com
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