Virginia Joyce LaForest's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2022 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Virginia Joyce LaForest

July 27, 1923 - January 7, 2022 (98 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Virginia Joyce LaForest's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2022 in Ishpeming, Michigan

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Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home

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Virginia Joyce LaForest

July 27, 1923 - January 7, 2022 (98 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Virginia Joyce LaForest Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Virginia Joyce LaForest of Ishpeming, Michigan, born in Marquette, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virginia Joyce LaForest or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond St and Virginia St (Robare); her husband Robert LaForest Sr.; her children, Randolph and Diana Winchester; her daughter-in-law Carrie LaForest; her siblings, Diana Clarke and Rowland Keck; her granddaughter Pamela Young; her great grandchild Paul Holmgren; and her granddaughter-in-law Joy LaForest.

She is survived by: her sons, Dennis LaForest and Robert LaForest (Jane); her sister Jacqueline Vial; and her grandchildren, Cindy Wood (Edwin), Brent Winchester (Delana), Karen Holmgren (Chris), Neil Winchester (Stephanie), Carol Junak (David), Cheryl Hansen (Eric), Scott LaForest, Robert LaForest (Sara Mejeur), Danielle LaForest and Kara MacNeil (Robert). She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home



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Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home
400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

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Jan 14

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Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home
400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

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