Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....VanVleck, Janice Cecile (Travis) June 19, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. June 27, 2020

Janice VanVleck, 76
Janice Cecile VanVleck, 76, of Saranac, passed away surrounded by her family 
on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1944, to Cecil and 
Velnie (DeArmond) Travis in Ionia, MI. On June 3, 1967, she married the love 
of her life, Roger VanVleck, and together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage.

Janice was a teacher for over 30 years before retiring in 2009. One of her 
greatest joys was her classroom of children. Although it was hard for her to 
make the choice to retire, she was thrilled to focus 100 percent on being a 
grandma, her family was her No.1 priority and her grandchildren were her 
greatest joys. She was able to create a special bond with each one. Each 
grandchild has so many memories of being spoiled by Yaya/Gamma. She enjoyed
many motorcycle rides and shopping trips with her family.

As her son-in-law Jim stated; she was genuine, extremely generous, caring, 
and loving. Everyone who came in contact with her was better for knowing her. 
She blessed so any people and had a passion for helping. We will never forget 
her favorite way of saying goodbye "I love you. I love you, I love you."

Janice is survived by her husband Roger of Saranac; children, Becky (John) 
DeVito of Saranac, and Amy (Jim) Barry of Caledonia; sister, Martha Bush of 
Florida; grandchildren, Brenton Barry, Jaron DeVito, Tanner Barry, Brinlee 
Barry, Kelton DeVito and Landon DeVito.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother-in-law, Steve Bush.

A funeral service was held at 11 am, on Tuesday, June 23, at Zion United 
Methodist Church in Ionia. Visitation was from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Monday at 
the Zion United Methodist Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to the 
Saranac Elementary School. Online condolences may be made at 
lakefuneralhomes.com

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