Josephine “Jo” Marie Banas

​Josephine “Jo” Marie Banas, age 98, of Middleville went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born on November 28, 1922 to Nicholas and Mary Krulac of Wayland, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Joseph Banas; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Ross Vanderveer. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (John) Rockwell-McGowan, Barbara (Dave) Henshaw; and her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Her nephew said it best when he said she was “always just Aunt Jo.” She never had to get “done up” or be anything but herself…which was exactly enough. She lived simply and loved wholeheartedly. She had a deep love for her siblings, nieces and nephews who are too many to name. Josephine and her husband established and ran the Indian Valley Campgrounds in Middleville for many years. Jo had numerous friends in the Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble and at the Palmetto Mobile Home Club in Florida that she loved to spend time with. A private family Funeral Mass will be held 11 am Monday, December 7, 2020 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Ave., Wayland with Rev. Evelio Ramirez officiating. Live streaming of the service can be viewed at www.mkdfuneralhome.com by scrolling down to the bottom of the home page and clicking the “Join Live Stream” link. Burial SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble.