Florebnce was a good friuend.Her smiling face will be sadly missed My sincere sympathy to her family Charles Aldridge for all thr Rose Garden family
Anonymous
Jeluso, Florence Catherine
Florence Catherine Jeluso, age 94, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2012. She was born in 1917 to Benjamin and Florence Bennett of Benzonia County, Michigan. Florence had three husbands, Earl Hanmer, father of her three children, Jeanne and Arno Mills, Doug and Kathy Wheeler, Peggy and Ralph Jackson. Florence moved to Grand Rapids in 1947. She married Leonard Bigler to whom she was married for 34 years before he passed away. His two remaining daughters are Virginia Swelnis, and Elizabeth and Albert Landheer. Six years later, she married James Jeluso Sr., father of Vince and Pat Jeluso, Phil and Donna Jeluso, Jim and Geneva Jeluso, and Joe and Kim Jeluso. Jim and Florence enjoyed 18 years together, living several years at Heron Woods Apartments. She has three families, many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Florence is also survived by her brother, Robert Bennett; and brother-in-law, Douglas Joy Sr. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George, Frank, and Cyril Bennett; and her sisters, Amy Knight and Helen Joy. Her health was failing at 91 and she moved to Rose Garden Homes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr., with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Rose Garden Homes and Faith Hospice for the wonderful care given to Florence. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rose Garden Homes or Faith Hospice will be appreciated.Guestbook
Florence Jeluso
February 7, 2012
I am so happy my husband and I were able to take Florence to Mass these past two months. Since the patron saint of our church is St. Pius X, she was so proud to give Fr. Chris a book she found in her things.....a prayer book she received from her husband
titled the St. Pius X Missal. I had hoped she'd be with us longer, but she seemed ready to go. Eternal Rest Prayer: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the soul of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. And, Florence, you were a treat!
Marilyn Beckwith
titled the St. Pius X Missal. I had hoped she'd be with us longer, but she seemed ready to go. Eternal Rest Prayer: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the soul of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. And, Florence, you were a treat!
Marilyn Beckwith
We would like to tell Florences family that we were very sorry to hear that she had died. We had not seen her lately but always had enjoyed the times we had visited with her in the past. She always seemed so cheerful. Norm is getting older and it is becoming
more difficult for him to travel so I dont know if we will be able to attend the funeral. It would be great to see all of you and we will try to make it there. We also enjoyed visiting with Jeanie and Arno in Arizona but we havent been down there in the last
2 years. Thank you to Rob for letting us know about Florence. Kay and Norm Knight
Norm and Kay Knight
more difficult for him to travel so I dont know if we will be able to attend the funeral. It would be great to see all of you and we will try to make it there. We also enjoyed visiting with Jeanie and Arno in Arizona but we havent been down there in the last
2 years. Thank you to Rob for letting us know about Florence. Kay and Norm Knight
Norm and Kay Knight
Aunt Florence always had a smile and a kind word when I would see her. She also had the most remarkable memory of anyone I have ever known. Although we will miss her I rest assured that she was a Christian woman who now can enjoy eternity with Our Heavenly
Father. Peace be with the many family members and friends she leaves behind. Until we meet again, I love you Aunt Florence.
Susan Alexander
Father. Peace be with the many family members and friends she leaves behind. Until we meet again, I love you Aunt Florence.
Susan Alexander
Our condolences to her three families. Thanks, Aunt Liz, for calling. Hugs to all.
Phil & Dawn Anderson & family
Phil & Dawn Anderson & family
So sorry for your lose we enjoyed knowing Florence at Rose Garden she often played Uno with us on Sunday evenings,and she was so proud of all her family and often mention the grandchildren and great grandchildren she will be missed, but know she was ready
for Heaven which she is now enjoying.God bless you all during this sad time for you all. Bonnie and Angies
Bonnie and Angie
for Heaven which she is now enjoying.God bless you all during this sad time for you all. Bonnie and Angies
Bonnie and Angie
love ya grandma
stacy jeluso
stacy jeluso
Jerry & Jeralyn Bigler