Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Figel, Venola "Nola" Jean (Reed) Reid April 19, 2023
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday April 29, 2023

                      Venola Jean Reed Reid Figel

Venola Jean Reed Reid Figel, age 84, of Saranac, MI passed away on April 19, 
2023, after a brief illness.

She was born on March 23, 1939, in Prudenville, MI to Beatrice James Reed and 
James Thompson Reed. Nola was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother 
and a cherished friend to many.

Venola was married twice and outlived both of her husbands, Roland Franklin 
Reid, d.1969 and Jan Wesley Figel d. 2017. She was a mother to five children, 
Debbie Reid, Edward Reid d.2001, Lora Reid Brewer, Roland Reid and Jon Figer 
(Jennifer), a grandmother to seven grandchildren, Michael Winner(Kimberly), 
Roland Brewer (Rachel) Ryan Wiles (Melissa), Rachel Herrera (Zachary), Marilyn 
Brewer (Austin), Jonathan Figel, and Clair Figel, and a great-grandmother to 12 
great-grandchildren.

Venola had a passion for cooking and crafting of all kinds and enjoyed drawing n 
her free time.She was known for her creativity and usually had a smile on her 
face when she was working on a project (unless it made her frustrated). She 
loved God and was helpful to many people throughout her life.


Venola was a quietly strong woman who survived two husband, polio, cancer, and 
the loss of her son Edward. Despite the many challenges she faced in life, she 
showed unwavering strength and resilience.

In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, she is 
survived by her sister, Anita Knox (Jim) and brother, Eugene Reed (Karol), and 
many other beloved family members and friends. She will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July 2023 (date to be published later) at 
Bertha Brock Park in Ionia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Commission on Aging in Ionia 
County.

Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Saranac.

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