1948
Lois
2011
Lois J. Gettys
September 19, 1948 — December 6, 2011
GETTYS, Lois J.
of Portage Passed away December 6, 2011 at her home. She was born September 19, 1948 in Kalamazoo to the late Clarence and Jennie Drenth DeVries. Lois was employed with Butternut Bakery for over 30 years and as manager in the past few years. Lois was very fond of butterflies, hummingbirds and cats and was an avid reader. Among her music interests were, the Beatles, the Moody Blues and James Dean. She also enjoyed ceramics during the past 6 years. Surviving Lois are her children, Anthony Tracy Montgomery Gettys, Laurie Jamie McConnell and Lorrie Bill Kelly; daughter-in-law, Lorie Gettys Osborne; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; her significant other, Don Gard; sisters, Dorothy Jack Gettys and Betty Jo Park; lifelong friend, Hulda Gruenewald; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding Lois in death was a son, Jon Gettys; and sister, Joyce Durian. Family will greet friends on Sunday, December 11th from 2-6 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., where funeral services will take place on Monday December 12th at 2:00 pm.
of Portage Passed away December 6, 2011 at her home. She was born September 19, 1948 in Kalamazoo to the late Clarence and Jennie Drenth DeVries. Lois was employed with Butternut Bakery for over 30 years and as manager in the past few years. Lois was very fond of butterflies, hummingbirds and cats and was an avid reader. Among her music interests were, the Beatles, the Moody Blues and James Dean. She also enjoyed ceramics during the past 6 years. Surviving Lois are her children, Anthony Tracy Montgomery Gettys, Laurie Jamie McConnell and Lorrie Bill Kelly; daughter-in-law, Lorie Gettys Osborne; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; her significant other, Don Gard; sisters, Dorothy Jack Gettys and Betty Jo Park; lifelong friend, Hulda Gruenewald; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding Lois in death was a son, Jon Gettys; and sister, Joyce Durian. Family will greet friends on Sunday, December 11th from 2-6 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., where funeral services will take place on Monday December 12th at 2:00 pm.
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