Janette Catherine Mead

Janette Catherine Mead , age 101, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Grand Rapids, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 21, 2025.  Catherine came to Grand Rapids to manufacture rifle parts during WWII.  She stayed and worked many years and later retired from General Motors.  She returned to live in her hometown of Mount Pleasant in 2014.  She loved to dance, travel, listen to music, play cards and her many sweet treats.  She was very active in her church and also loved visiting family and friends.  She was a loving, kind woman with many amazing stories.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, James and Myra Mead; and her siblings: Stella (Bill) Murphy, Ethel (Stuart) Power, Joe (Margarite) Tarr, Lyman (Mary) Mead, Donald Mead, Ruth (Chet) Reid, Francis (Lylah) Mead, Alice Mead. James (Laura) Mead; and special friend, Gene Spiewak.  She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cathedral of St. Andrews Church.