DeAnn's Memory Wall
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I WAS A CLASSMATE OF DEANN AT ST. JOHNS .VERY SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS OF HER PASSING.ONE OF NICEST PEOPLE YOU COULD MEET SUCH A BIG HEART.R.I.P MY FRIEND !!!
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DICK MEAD
February 9th, 2019 at 12:00am
I graduated from St. John High School with DeAnn and when she worked for the State of Michigan she was always willing to help me with questions I had working with guardianship clients from Berrien County. She will truly be missed.
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Marilyn (Swanson) Schultz
February 6th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Joan Wagner lit a candle.
Her smile was was ever present, her wit was clever, her compassion was deep. DeAnn was a special in so many ways.
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Joan Wagner
February 2nd, 2019 at 12:00am
We were classmates at St. John's and shared a love of books. I remember coming a day late for her birthday party in 3rd or 4th grade. Mom dropped me off, DeAnne opened the door and matter-of-factly told it was yesterday then said "Come on in!" When Mom picked me up she said "How was it?" I told her we had a great time - just us- and we did! I appreciated her dry sense of humor and honesty. She will be missed.
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Sara Mayer
January 31st, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Sara Mayer lit a candle.
We were classmates at St. John's and shared a love of reading. I so appreciated her dry sense of humor and honesty. I remember coming a day late to her birthday party in 3rd or 4th grade. She matter-of-factly told me that, and then said "Come on in!" We played that afternoon and Mom came back to pick me up and said "How was it?" I told her we had a great time - we did!
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Sara Mayer
January 31st, 2019 at 12:00am
Today my heart aches. I've lost a best friend. No I've lost a Sister. We met when I was 3 and they moved in next door. She was there throughout the best childhood a kid could have. Sleepovers, Days at the beach , performing plays on her huge front steps and getting the neighborhood kids together for a parade around the block. She was there for all family events. Weddings,babies, Christmas, Baptisms and Graduations. She was there for me when my Mom died. Keeping my sanity and making sure we did something every weekend like going to Grand Rapids to hang out with my brother or driving up to Saugatuck and hanging out. There were vacations together to Florida, Washington DC, West Virginia. She was my Maid of honor and the God mother to my youngest. When we were transferred back to Michigan and couldn't find a house. She asked us to move in with her until we found one. That was the best time. We helped out at her parents store at the corner of Napier and M-140. My kids always remember the great times we had together there with her parents. Oh the trouble we'd get into and the stories I could tell. Until we meet again DeAnn Grega you will truly be missed and always loved ?
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Pat Uebler
January 30th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Janice Catania Moore lit a candle.
I worked with DeAnn for many years. She was a good person. Sending my condolences to her family. May she Rest in Peace.
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Janice Catania Moore
January 30th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Heather lit a candle.
You will be truly missed.
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Heather
January 30th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Darla lit a candle.
DeAnn Was the first person I sat with for training as a new worker 29 years ago! She was a wonderful person to work with. I so much enjoyed our time after her retirement, she came back to work and we would go to lunch and shopping. What a wonderful person she was. Blessings to her & her family.
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Darla
January 29th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Denise Gersonde lit a candle.
I am so sorry to hear of DeAnn's passing. She was a co-worker for many years at DHS, a friend at work and socially. I have many great memories of DeAnn, will always remember her wit and the fun times. Sending prayers to her family and many friends for strength and comfort. DeAnn will live on in the hearts and cherished memories of all whose lives she touched. RIP and fly with the Angels.
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Denise Gersonde
January 28th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Mary Muday nee Lhotka lit a candle.
I was a classmate from St John's and will always remember all the fun w her vw bug and my sincere condolences to her family and friends
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Mary Muday nee Lhotka
January 28th, 2019 at 12:00am
Worked with DeAnn for many years and enjoyed having retirement lunches with her. She will be truly missed!
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Peggy French
January 28th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Ruby Arms lit a candle.
Sending up prayers for DeAnn Grega family. she will be missed. I worked with her for years.
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Ruby Arms
January 28th, 2019 at 12:00am
In honor of DeAnn, Susan lit a candle.
Very sorry to hear of DeAnn's passing. We worked together at Berrien Co for a number of years.
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Susan
January 28th, 2019 at 12:00am
DeAnn was a dear friend for many years. We enjoyed working together and other social activities. She will be so missed. I always enjoyed her humor and wisdom that she shared with me. DeAnn was a special, sweet and dear friend and will be missed by many.
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Janet Woltman
January 27th, 2019 at 12:00am
I am at a loss for words. I worked with DeAnn for many years at DHS. She was such a fun person to be around. Also had many lunches with her and other retirees for years. I am so sorry, I knew she was having problems, but no idea she was so sick. Condolences first of all to her fur babies and the family.
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Rose Ann Nicholas
January 27th, 2019 at 12:00am
