Mary June Burton, age 92 of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord, suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elizabeth Stone, husband, William S. Burton and sons, Rene J. Burton and Richard L. Burton, brothers and sisters, Betty Noppert, Josie Graham, Albert Stone and Mike Stone. She will be greatly missed by her children, James (Debbie) Burton, Margo (Patrick) Burton-Perry, Connie Burton-Stoner, Diane (Lance) Timmer; grandchildren: Tammy, Michelle, Brian, Kimberly, Todd, Theresa, Rebecca, Stacy, Troy, Shawn, Jeremy, Ann Marie, Aaron, Elton, Geoffrey, Kevin, Lance; great grandchildren: Michael, Jessica, Curtiss, Tiffany, Nickolas, Ryan, Joey, Heather, Amber, Ashley, Shawna, Hunter, Shawna, Corey, Jairhka, Jacob, Jayelah, Sadie, Megan, Max, Liviya, Alex, James, Ryan; many great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Wiest, Joanie Stone, Josie Stone; many nieces and nephews. Mary loved people and was loved by all who knew her. She was a hard worker and proud member of the U.A.W. and worked for 37 years at Applied Arts. She was a longtime member of St. John Vianney Church, where a Memorial Mass will be held 12pm Saturday, March 25, 4101 Clyde Park SW with Fr. Jegar Fickel presiding. A memorial visitation with her family will be 2-4pm& 6-8pm Friday at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with a vigil at 7:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Guiding Light Mission.
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March 25, 2017 3:36pm
Dear Connie, I was saddened to see that your mom died. It doesn't matter how long or short they are with us, it is a heartfelt pain to bear. It's hard to think that it's been over 50 years since we all first met! God bless you and hold you in His care . Hugs, Judy
- Judy (Zee) Gistinger
March 25, 2017 10:30am
To you Aunt Mary,
Many fond, fond memories of you and my cousins growing up. You were the best Aunt and Dad (Albert) shared many stories of you and how you all got along so well, and covered each others backs. (No matter what?)
Couldn't understand why his children fought.
You are now all together, and I call you "The Last of the "Polish" Mohicans! Love forever, your niece Karen from Phoenix, AZ.
P.S. I had a candle light vigil of you and the picture Aunt Josie sent all of us. It was of all of the STONE family and prayed for you. God Bless you and you are now at peace. Love to my BURTON Cousins!
- Karen M. Dodt
March 23, 2017 1:35pm
Diane:
Sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and the family!
- Kevin Elwell
March 23, 2017 8:36am
May a long and loving lifetime of memories and the brightly etched smiles left in their wake, guide you all through these troubled waters. Your sorrow will be softened with your tears and your hope of being reunited someday with your Dear Mother will sustain you. God blesses you now with Faith. I am sorry for your loss.
Marie F. Cribari
- Marie Fras Cribari
March 23, 2017 6:05am
One of my favorite ladies in the world. Rest in peace Aunt Mary as you join your family in Heaven,, the family is in my thoughts at this time and may all of you find comfort in the memories she has left us with.
- Laura stone coates
March 22, 2017 5:22pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Aunt Mary was a very incredible woman and leaves a beautiful legacy in her children and their children. May God comfort your hearts with His peace and your wonderful memories of her. Hugs and Love from our family to yours.
- Joseph Graham Jr
March 22, 2017 4:11pm
Grandma I really miss you,but I thank god that he took your pain away. I could not ask for a better friend to spend my summers with and play games all these years. You are one hell of a woman. Loving and forgiving. Grandma your badass. I'm glad I helped out and spent these last couple of months taking care of you. I will never forget you Busia. Carry you always in my hear.???❤❤❤
My angle from above
- Shawna Wassing
March 22, 2017 1:52pm
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear mother, Mary. I hope that you will find comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-14) May your family draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.
- Audra Chapmon