Lillian   Paffhausen

Paffhausen, Lillian Lillian Paffhausen, age 89, of Grand Rapids, was placed in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Mildred Swainston; husband, Ronald; brothers and sisters, Harold Swainston, Norman J. Swainston, Margaret Stouffer, Norma Swainston, Dorothy Colburn. Lillian is survived by her children (grandchildren), Ron and Patricia Paffhausen (Craig Paffhausen and Marla Paffhausen), Norma and Tom Mata (Nora Lynn and Michael Davis), Steven and Pam Paffhausen (Jamie Paffhausen and Wayne Paffhausen), Sharon and Dave Jackson (Monica Jackson, Bruce and Kim Jackson); great granddaughters, Lillian and Abigail; sisters, Marion (Joseph) Lombardo; sister in law, Beatrice Swainston; many nieces and nephews.  Lillian enjoyed knitting scarves and sewing quilts for those in need. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Parish, 9669 Kraft SE.  Interment Blaine Cemetery.  Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), Tuesday  7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Hospice.