Helen Ruth (VanDellen) Stauffer's Obituary
Big Rapids-Helen Ruth (VanDellen) Stauffer, 81, of Big Rapids formerly of Belmont went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 24, 2010. She was born on September 10, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Anna (Rensland) Eberlein. Helen is survived by one daughter, Lorie (Doug) McLeod of Big Rapids, three sisters-in-law, Marge Eberlein, Meredell Eberlein and Betty Eberlein plus many nieces and nephews to include special niece, Nancy Alles and special nephew Timothy Alles. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson John McLeod, one sister Laurel Alles, three brothers, Erwin, Jim and Fritz Eberlein, one brother-in-law Edwin Alles and a nephew, Tom Alles. Helen retired after nearly 40 years at Knape and Vogt in Grand Rapids. She loved playing cards at the senior center and getting together with family and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at St. Peters Lutheran Church with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Helens family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at Highland View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church ?
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