Joanne C. Mennes, age 75, of Allendale, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Sumner. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Bob; children, Glenn Mennes, Bobby and Pam Mennes, Mike and Amy Mennes, Laura Mennes; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale), 6651 Scott Street, with Pastor Brian Jones officiating. Interment Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michigan 4-H Foundation – Ottawa County.

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June 08, 2021 4:28pm
I met Joann 34 years ago at Herman Miller, She was the biggest heart, Kindest person I ever worked with.

- Linda Bailey

May 11, 2018 9:41am
Dear Bob and family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joanne sure was a great wife, mom, Grandma and Great Grandma! She loved her kids and grandkids! I will always remember Joanne for her work ethic, her love for animals and her caring ways for others. She sure was an awesome daughter, too!!! She will always be remembered!!! Please take comfort in knowing Joanne is now with her mom, Ethel. May God give you strength to get through these difficult days. Prayers and hugs....

- Marcey Herrick Tejeda

May 11, 2018 4:25am
Prayers to the Mennes Family in the loss of your Loved one. Joanne will be missed deeply. She will never be far from you all. RIP Joanne Deb

- Debra McBurnett

May 10, 2018 3:32pm
To the whole family, You have our sincere sympathies in the death of Joanne. When my sister, Debi and I were small she would sacrifice her Saturdays to load up our horses and haul them to the fairs for us. She was a great blessing to many people. Always thinking of others. I am praying God will give you strength and send you all beautiful memories. Love to all, Julie

- Julie Michalak

May 09, 2018 6:09pm
I’m so sorry for your loss!!! I will cherish the memories I have of her .

- Tammy




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