Jennifer Nina Mueller's Obituary
Jennifer Nina Garrels Mueller, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013. She was born October 20, l967, in Springfield, Illinois, to Mikki and Robert Garrels, now of Big Rapids. Jennifer graduated from Midland Dow High school in 1985 and received a Bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University in 1989. Jennifer's work involved web design and marketing, which she did for Pace Creative in Okemos, for Weight Watchers of Western Michigan, and for The Besser Company in Alpena and their offices in Germany. Jenni blessed her loving family and friends with a magnetic, bubbling personality, her wonderful photography, her incredible language skills, and her deep spirituality. She loved the outdoors, walking, bicycling, and yoga. She is cherished and deeply missed by her parents; her sisters, Trinja Henrickson and niece Ruby, nephews Augie and Brune (Ludington); Julia (Lars) Borgeson (Seattle); and Corianna Garrels (Seattle); her grandmother, Ruth McClurg (Big Rapids); and countless friends and relatives. Those wanting to make a contribution in Jenni's memory may choose WISE Women's Shelter, P.O. Box 1249, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or The Big Rapids Community Library Renovation Project, City of Big Rapids, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Breast Cancer (online donations). A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller, Big Rapids, on Wednesday, July 3, at 1 p.m., with a light lunch to follow. Arrangements are by the Mohnke Funeral Home, Big Rapids.
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