Tanya Rae Strickland

Tanya Rae Strickland, age 40, of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Strickland; grandparents, Marilyn Joyce and Donald Dean Ickes; aunts, Susie Wheeler, Barb; uncle, Roger Browley; and friend, Whitey. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brandon Jason; mother, Teresa Ickes; sisters, Tasha VerStrat, Tallelia Parlmer, Tanji Parlmer; aunts and uncles, Maryann Browley, Linda Sova, Steven Ickes, Angela Konen, Paul Ickes, Barbara Nitzel, Amy Lillard; nieces and nephews, Tranaya Mosher, Tristen VerStrat, Logan VerStrat, Landon VerStrat, Taylor Rice, Bonnie Rice; friends, Lisa Lopez, Roger Williams, Steve Olejniczak, Kori Olejniczak, Rob and Lauren, Rick, and Peter Reaume; Brandon’s father, Steve Jason. Tanya enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She could be found singing karaoke, tending bar, cutting hair, or working as a dental assistant. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Tanya’s GoFundMe page .