Sonja Marie Reed

Sonja Marie Reed obituary

Sonja Marie Reed

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Sonja Reed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Sonja Marie Reed (AKA Sonja from Ionia) age 86 of Ionia passed away peacefully in her sleep October 24, 2025. She was born December 12, 1938, in Ionia the daughter of Kenneth and Pearl (Chapman) Ward. Sonja worked for many years at Jone's Jewelers in Ionia. In her younger years she enjoyed sunbathing and snowmobiling. Later years she loved going to the drag races in her 1964 Shasta Trailer where she will be remembered for her fancy hats and always a wave as the "Mid-Michigan Motorplex Grandma". Sonja enjoyed Zumba, Bingo and Music at the Commission on Aging. She loved her family dearly and was friendly to all.
Surviving are her sons, Rick (Deb) Reed, Randy (Rhonda) Reed and Roger (Vicki) Reed. Grandchildren, Renee (Steve) Reed, Rachael (Chad) Haney, Ryan (Jenna) Reed, Matt (Chelsie) Reed, Beth (Robert) Johnson, Brent Reed and Jennifer Reed. 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Step grandchildren, Stephanie (Justin) Kiefer, Tiffany (Chris) Ryan, Will (Kelsey), Beedy, Heather (Darrin) Hosfeld and Holly Clark. 18 step-great grandchildren. Sisters, Sue Soloman and Mary Helmer. 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

Sonja was preceded in death by her parents, 1 step-great grandson and 1 niece.

Funeral Services will be at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Tuesday at Noon with Pastor John Prominiski officiating. Interment Easton Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Ionia Commission on Aging or the Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lake Funeral Home

3521 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

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Oct

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Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Lake Funeral Home

3521 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

Send Flowers

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