DURAND, MI -- Virginia Ann "Ginnie" Rowe passed away on July 8. 2025 in Durand, Michigan.
She was born on May 9, 1935 in Lima, Ohio to Iona Virginia (Rice) Lanker and Herbert Ned Lanker Sr. they preceded her in death.
Virginia was united in marriage to Alvin Rowe on July 1, 1955 in Lima, Ohio. He passed away on June 14, 2024. They were married 68 years.
She is survived by her two children Michael (Arturo) Rodriguez-Rowe of Lansing, Michigan and Julie (Doug) Powell of Durand, Michigan. Grand children Kris Powell, Jessica Zdunic and Kassie Powell, as well as Great Grandchildren Jacob, Josie, Sebastian, and River. Also two brothers: Hervert N. Lanker Jr. and Gary W. Lanker of Lima.
Ginnie was a graduate of Lima South High class of 1953 where she was "Homecoming Queen", Varsity Cheerleader, and very active in many other activities offered to students.
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Theresa Whetsel Dunlap
July 18, 2025
Iona and Herb were in my parents wedding. Ginnie and Al always went on vacation with her parents and siblings and our family every year to Canada. I remember as a young girl thinking she was so beautiful and Al was so handsome. My sisters and I babysit Mike and Julie when they were babies while on vacation. Such great memories of the Lanker family.
Roger and Mary Kay Jones family
July 13, 2025
Ginnie was such a wonderful sweet woman. She always had a smile on her face! Rest in peace Ginnie
Janice (Stumpp) Reed
July 9, 2025
Ginnie and I were best friends all through high school. Our birthday was the same day. We were cheerleaders through high school. We were both on the homecoming court. Ginnie was the queen and I was her attendant with Bev Cooke. We have a lot of memories and stories to tell. Cheer on Ginnie! In gods love.
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