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Mr. Jack A. Church, age 77 of Grant, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids after a long illness with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his infant son Dennis, parents Claude (Bill Church, Neta Osburn, In-laws Clifford (Tip) and Ida Wright, sisters Evelyn Cole, Arloa Looney, Lynda Church and brother Larry Deitz. He was born Jack Arden Church in Grant, the son of Neta Marie (Beales) and Claude (Bill) Church on November 23, 1928. He married Peggy Arlene Wright on August 13, 1949 in Grant. He was a Laborer for Kelvinator in Grand Rapids for 36 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Ashland Center Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Peggy Church, his children Vickie & Chuck Baker, John Church, Debi Church & Kurt VanSingel, Kelly Gilbert all of Grant, his grandchildren Rachel & Jimmy Hawley, Wade McGrady, Trent & Taylor Gilbert, Sage & Logan Church, Chad Baker, great-grandchildren Clara Rose Hawley, Jaiden Granskog, his sisters & brothers Judy & Don Corrigan, Pearl Van Buskirk, Marilyn Dietz, Patsy Martin, Calvin & Barb Deitz, Sam & Judy Church, Sandy & Sandra Church, sisters-in-law Margaret Traxler, Sharon Wright, brothers-in-law Hugh "Corky" Wright, Walter Wright, and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M from the Ashland Center Church of Christ, Grant on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 with Mr. David Joe Hatter officiating. Interment will be in the Ashland Center Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Monday at Ashland Center Church of Christ. For Memorials please consider the Ashland Center Church of Christ.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

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Friday December 23, 2005
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Peggy, Jack's children,Grandchildren and Brothers and Sisters. Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. This not only a family's loss but a community loss. Jack had a great sense of humor and a helpful caring attitude. He will be missed by all who knew him. I can not be there for his funeral as I live in Florida for the winter months. In Sympathy Jim and Marge McKinley

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Saturday December 24, 2005
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Dear Peggy and family, David Firlik called to let us know about Jack. He was a long-time patient,friend and even a Kelvinator co-worker for awhile. Please accept our sympathy and know that you and your family are in our prayers. We are sorry we cannot pay our respects in person, but since I retired, we spend winters south. Sincerely, Tony/Bonnie VanEss

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Saturday December 24, 2005
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Bakers family Lois Bridges & Howard Runles

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Saturday December 24, 2005
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Dear Mrs. Church, It was so very sad to hear about Jack's passing--he was such a delightful member of our health-care van clients. It was always a good trip for me when I had Jack on my schedule of "pick-ups" for my dialysis run. He was always "up" for conversation and always showed an interest in what was happening with me. Jack was a good man--a good friend. I trust I will see him again in heaven someday--a good hope. Jack will be missed by all of us. May God give you a peace and comfort that only He can during this time of sadness. Tom Scholtens, one of the COA van drivers

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Saturday December 24, 2005
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Debi, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. My heart aches for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. {{{hugs}}} ~Cheryl Price-Rodgers

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Saturday December 24, 2005
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Peggy and Family We had such good times when our kids were in 4-H and the horse shows and we came to your place to practice, so many years ago Jack was a super person. My condolences Gladys Bazzett Vicki Smith

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Sunday December 25, 2005
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Church Family, Jack was always a person you were glad to see-"good people". My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Shirley Hoffman

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Sunday December 25, 2005
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Peggy and Family, I still remember all the 4H meetings at your house where we practiced square dancing on horseback and the pig roast the club had there. Jack was always there to lend a helping hand or just a smile. I haven't seen most of you in a long time but have kept updated a little thru Kyla via Debbie. My family and I pray that the Lord will hold you in His hands and give you the comfort and peace of knowing that you will be with Jack again some day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. In sympathy Arlyn, Darcy (Hooker) and Joel Fransens

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Monday December 26, 2005
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Jack's family "You have our Deepest Sympathy" and we are sure Jack will be missed by all. We owned Gillette's Trading Post south of Grant and always enjoyed our visits with Jack. Sincerely Art and Loretta Gillette

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Monday December 26, 2005
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To All of Jack's Family, My deepest condolences to you all. Jack was an inspiration to me. I looked forward to seeing him in church on Sundays. He always looked on the brighter side of things which in turn helped me to look on the brighter side. I will miss him terribly. With all my love and prayers Susan Kelly

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Monday December 26, 2005
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Im very sorry to hear of the loss of Jack.I worked with him at Kelvinator and he was the best union steward we ever had .He was a real fighter for the people and a wonderful man and a friend to all. He will be missed by all that knew him. Again we are sorry for your loss LILLIAN STRATINGH & LOIS FLURRY CRYJOY21@YAHOO.COM DEC 26 2005

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Monday December 26, 2005
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Im very sorry to hear of the loss of Jack.I worked with him at Kelvinator and he was the best union steward we ever had .He was a real fighter for the people and a wonderful man and a friend to all. He will be missed by all that knew him. Again we are sorry for your loss LILLIAN STRATINGH & LOIS FLURRY CRYJOY21@YAHOO.COM DEC 26 2005

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Monday December 26, 2005
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Im very sorry to hear of the loss of Jack.I worked with him at Kelvinator and he was the best union steward we ever had .He was a real fighter for the people and a wonderful man and a friend to all. He will be missed by all that knew him. Again we are sorry for your loss LILLIAN STRATINGH & LOIS FLURRY CRYJOY21@YAHOO.COM DEC 26 2005

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Monday December 26, 2005
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We are very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts are with his family. Junior and Jack go back a long way. Jack was a very well liked by everyone. If there is anything we can do,let us know. Junior and Phyllis Atwood

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Monday December 26, 2005
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I was sorry to read of Jack's death. In high school football he and Bill Myrick opened all the holes for me as a running back and I got all the credit, when they should have had most of it. Thanks to them we won the conference championship. I am now in Naples, Fl for the winters and read of Jack's death on the internet. Bill Eckstrom

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Monday December 26, 2005
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You will be in my prayrs. Joe Maleski

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Tuesday December 27, 2005
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Dear Church Family: I am sorry to hear of the loss of Jack, your husband, father, grandfather, and brother. I know he did not go without a "fight". He added his humor to the many times I remember him. He was always an upbeat and humorous, lighthearted kind of guy. Please know he lives on in each of you and those he interacted with. He touched many lives and those who are left behind will carry on with his memory. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, The Butler Family Becky, Kevin, Keith, Mike Jr. & Sarah, Curtis and Elizabeth (Libby)

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Date:
Tuesday December 27, 2005
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Dear Church Family: I am sorry to hear of the loss of Jack, your husband, father, grandfather, and brother. I know he did not go without a "fight". He added his humor to the many times I remember him. He was always an upbeat and humorous, lighthearted kind of guy. Please know he lives on in each of you and those he interacted with. He touched many lives and those who are left behind will carry on with his memory. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, The Butler Family Becky, Kevin, Keith, Mike Jr. & Sarah, Curtis and Elizabeth (Libby)

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Tuesday December 27, 2005
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Neil and Terese Moore 12560 Ferris Avenue Grant

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Wednesday December 28, 2005
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I am so sorry to hear about Jack. After Bruce died, it was your family that helped pick mine up. At Bruce's memorial service Jack made me laugh and helped me cope with the lose of my step dad. Jack was an angel sent down from God. I will miss him, but know that I will see him again along with so many others. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sincerely, Anna, Rene, Dylan and Skylar

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Sunday January 01, 2006
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Deb, we're sorry to hear about your loss. We all love you. Vi,Rick & kids, Scott,Hannah & kids.

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Tuesday January 03, 2006
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My Grandpa was, is, and always will be the greatest Grandpa, and man for that matter, to grace this world! It was so nice to see the many people that came to pay their last respects and I know Grandpa was smiling down on us all from Heaven. I want to thank my Grandma for being so strong for all those years...and Grandpa -- I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck! ~Sage Church~

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Tuesday January 03, 2006
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My Grandpa was, is, and always will be the greatest Grandpa, and man for that matter, to grace this world! It was so nice to see the many people that came to pay their last respects and I know Grandpa was smiling down on us all from Heaven. I want to thank my Grandma for being so strong for all those years...and Grandpa -- I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck! ~Sage Church~

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