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VanNorman, Audrey Audrey VanNorman, age 84, of Grand Rapids, won her battle with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, July 17, 2014 and is now reunited with her husband, Jack, who preceded her in 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Audrey was a loving and vibrant mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cherished her family. She was blessed with a feisty spirit, a great sense of humor, and the gift to cook amazing meals and bake tasty treats. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Jerry and Karen VanNorman, Kevin and Lori VanNorman; grandchildren, Shannon and Robert Nealon of Boston, MA, Andrew VanNorman, Perri VanNorman; great grandchildren, Alec, Gavin, and Jackson; sister, Patricia Boegner; brother-in-law, Larry and Carol-Lynn VanNorman; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 3 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family prior to the service on Saturday from 1-3 PM. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
Dear Jerry and Family; Only someone who has lost their mother knows the depth of your feelings today. The loss is overwhelming, but the honor of having been loved, as only a mother can love, is what will keep her memory strong and alive in your heart forever! Wishing you peace and unprecedented strength - In Love and Friendship, Debbie Pagan
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
Jerry, Sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers. Sandy Sandra Henkel
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
Well said Debbie Pagan. Prayers for you and yours Jerry. Troy Crowner
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
Dear Jerry and Family, Our condolences to you on your loss and Our prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. Jim and Colleen Lomonaco James Lomonaco
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March 26, 2015 10:26am
So sorry for your loss Jerry, Kevin and Lori...Aunt Audrey was a blessing to me and will be sorely missed. I will always remember the fun times with her and now just thinking she is with her sister Margie in Heaven and that they are playing dice makes me smile...Love to you all RaeAnn May
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