Jane Ripley Obituary
We bid farewell to Jane Ripley (Kalamazoo, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 19, 2024 at the age of 87. Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jane Ripley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her brothers, Patrick and Jack Rowley; her children, Terry, David Ripley and Molly Ripley; and her sister-in-law Melody Rowley.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Ripley (Keri Pritchard) of Delton, Amy Herman (Fred) of Waterloo, SC and Elizabeth Gesmundo (Jack) of Richland; her grandchildren, Irene Lyell (Ross) of Marietta, GA, Lauren Ellisten (Brad) of Royal Oak, Mallory Graydon (Bryson) of Laurens, SC, Emily Ripley (Manuel) of Wayland, Lucas Herman (Megan) of Waterloo, SC, Jim Ripley of Grand Rapids, Joseph Gesmundo of Bozeman, MT and Evelyn Gesmundo of Richland; her brothers, Robert Rowley (Kay) of Kalamazoo, Tim Rowley of Dallas, TX and Mike Rowley of Chicago, IL; and her great grandchildren, Charlotte Graydon, Lydia Elliston and Ross Lyell Jr.. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Est Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes (6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A rosary will be held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Est St. Augustine Cathedral (542 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007).
Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators or Kairos Dwelling.
