Carolyn Marie Verwey Obituary
We bid farewell to Carolyn Marie Verwey of Perrinton, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 16, 2024 at the age of 86. Carolyn Marie 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 Carolyn Marie Verwey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Keeler and Elsie Keeler (Myers); her sisters, Judith and Jeanette; her children, Marlene, Russell and Charles "Chucky"; her grandson Danny Leroy; her great grandchild Zendaya (Russell Sr.); and her sister-in-law Delores Franckowiak.
She is survived by: her children, Dan Brenner, Frances Verwey, John Verwey, Carlene Verwey, Janice Verwey, Karl, Lori Verwey, Katina and Clair Struble; her siblings, Donald, Mina Keeler, Janet Woods, Forrest and Bonnie Keeler; her grandchildren, Darcie Brenner, Shannon Towslee (Chris), Charles Verwey, Lindsay Verwey, Bradley Verwey (Natalia), Vincent Verwey (Amanda), John Verwey (Ashley), Nicole Verser (Justin), Brittany Miller (Alex), Lena Bunting, Nicholas Bunting, Lucas Bunting (Rachel), Jena Smith (Philippe), Zachary Verwey, Marissa Struble, Megan Blair (Cole) and McKayla Struble (Zachary Minnard); her son Brett; her daughter-in-law Bunny Biddinger; her grandchildren, Caleb Friesen and Katie Beals; and her close friend Lylia VanConet. She is also survived by 43 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 18th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Homes (1333 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 18th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maple Rapids Congregational Christian Church, 410 South Maple Street, Maple Rapids, MI 48853.
