Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Van Meter, Marion J. January 29, 2026
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday February 7, 2026

MARION J. VAN METER, age 83 of Caledonia, MI passed away peacefully surrounded 
by her family on Thursday, Jan.29, 2026.

Marion was born in Woodland,MI where she attended Woodland High School and 
remained proud of her roots there throughout her life She continued her 
education attending Butterworth School of Nursing to become a registered nurse.

In her later years, she enjoyed her time as a snowbird, frequently spending the 
winter months in St.James City, FL. Marion also had a deep affection for animals 
and nature, she particularly loved deer, birds, with a special fondness for the 
Florida eagles, and their Boston Terriers.

Marion had a gift of conversation and enjoyed talking on the phone and catching 
u ;with the latest gossip. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, and raising 
her children and grandchildren. She was also a co-founder of Van Meter Sweet 
Corn.

She dearly loved her family and will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 
years, Alfred; her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jeffrey & 
Shanon Van Meter (Riley, Mitchell),Curt & Kim Van Meter(Dustin & Sammy with 
their children, Calliope, Myles; and Amber), Andrew & Sarah VanMeter(Julianna, 
Lucas, Amelia): sister-in-law, Barbara & Ric Goozen, of Gakona, ALaska; many 
cousins, nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Lucille Brown, her siblings, 
Harold & Beverly Brown, Gordon & Helen Brown, Margaret & Bill Schleh; her 
parents-in-law, Alfred & Ann Van Meter.

Funeral services will be held 11 am. Saturday, Feb.7,2026 at Green Lake Calvary 
Church, 608 145th Ave.SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial 
will be held at Lakeside Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at 
the church on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. & also 10 to 10:45 am. on Saturday.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Green Lake Calvary Church. 
Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com




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