Barbara Joy Guenther

Barbara Joy (Pettengill) Guenther, age 81, of Grand Rapids, was peacefully called to her heavenly home surrounded by her family and dear friends on Monday, May 18, 2015. She was a loving mother and grandmother who had a caring and loving heart that embraced everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Vernon and Beatrice Pettengill; grandparents, Alvin and Mabel Porter; brothers, Alvin, Ronald, Robert “Butch”Pettengill; sister, Alice Macigewski; and dear friend, Katie Seaben. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Susan Dunn of Dimondale, MI, and Deborah; grandsons, Ryan and fiancée, Kaylea, and Brandon Dunn; great granddaughter, Vienna Coats-Dunn; brother, Vernon “Ginger” Pettengill; sister, Carol Ely; many loving nieces, nephews; lifelong friend, Arlene (Gordon) Sorensen; and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 2:00 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. with Pastor Ron Hudson officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home and on Tuesday from 1-2 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In appreciation for the love and compassionate care given to Barbara, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 South Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813.

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May 26, 2015 8:49pm
Love you to the moon & back Auntie Barb! We will miss you so much!!

- Holly, Shania & Kris Orlik

May 26, 2015 12:09pm
The world has lost a beautiful person and gentle soul. My sincere condolences to the whole family.

- Marc Barton

May 21, 2015 1:07pm
Aunt Barb I love you so much. You was such a big part of my life and even my kids lives. I will miss you so much. Give my Mom a hug for me tell her I miss her terribly. Thats after you slap her off course lol . May you rest in peace. I love you to the moon and back and will miss you just as much. Love you!

- Cathy jo

May 21, 2015 4:03am
Love you and will miss you Aunt Barb

- Mark Macigewski

May 20, 2015 10:11pm
You will be greatly missed aunt Barb

- Michael Vincent JR

May 20, 2015 7:19pm
My dear friend . We have been best friends for over 63 years. I will miss you so much. Thanks for the memories, Love you!!! RIP

- Arlene Sorensen

May 20, 2015 6:55pm
Aunt Barb, we love you and will miss you.

- Mike and Sandy Vincent

May 20, 2015 3:45pm
Aunt Barb we will miss you dearly

- John and Cathy Dillenbeck




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