Lillian Jean Bellgraph

November 15, 1925 ~
September 3, 2024

Lillian Jean Bellgraph, age 98 of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the presence of loved ones.  She was an active woman and enjoyed softball and bowling.  She was active at the Knights of Columbus Women’s Guild, volunteering for Bingo at the K of C Hall and also playing at the Wyoming Senior Center.  Lillian volunteered with Spectrum Hospital until the age of 93.  She also loved traveling with her husband to Vegas and other fun places.  She was a selfless woman who had great determination and willpower, even driving her own car safely until recently. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and sent birthday cards to every grandchild every year faithfully.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James; grandson, William; sister, Virginia Licari.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Robert Bellgraph, Thomas (Patricia) Bellgraph; grandchildren: Janice Vitale, Nicholas (Toni) Bellgraph, Bobby Bellgraph, Kelly Cooley, Sarah (Scott) Proscia, Kyle (Samantha) Bellgraph; great-grandchildren: Zachary, Tasha, A.J., Taylor, Mckenzie, Ariel, Skylee, Jaden, Cole, Barek, Lauren,  Ella, Madeline, Michael; many nieces and nephews.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Friday, September 6, 2024  at  St. John Vianney, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier officiating.  Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming. A vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. John Vianney Church.  

Visitation
Thursday, September 5
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Phone: (616) 534-5417

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, September 6
11:00am

St. John Vianney Church
4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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September 06, 2024 7:45am
Oh, how we will miss Lillian at the Wyoming Senior Center! She was a regular at Wednesday bingo for as long as I can remember, and was always a delight to chat with.

- Joel Anderson




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