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1922 - 2011
 Mrs. Jean L. Johnson Rybicki Benik, age 88, passed away Tuesday morning, November 15, 2011 at her daughter's home in Sheridan. She was born December 6, 1922 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Lafayette F. and Myrtle Mae (Smith) Corliss. Jean enjoyed a long and wonderful life full of family, friends, travel, and service to her community. She was a school bus driver for Sheridan Rural Agricultural School and Central Montcalm Public Schools. She worked at Frigidaire and at Greenville Printing Company. She enjoyed designing wedding cakes and dollmaking. She served her community in many ways, including as past president of the Lester Sitts VFW Post 5065 Auxiliary, as a UAW representative, and as "Mrs. Claus" at Christmas. Jean loved Christmas, and began many holiday traditions that her family still celebrate. She is survived by her children, David (Sue) Burke of Florida, Laura (Skeeter) Greenhoe of Sheridan, Amy (Gordon) Cannon of Stanton, and James (Annette) Johnson of Morley; step-children, Mike (Patricia) Johnson of Florida and Latif Benik of Florida; step-daughter-in-law, Sondra Johnson of Riverdale; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, George "Bud" Adams of Stanton. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Merwin Johnson, Joseph Rybicki, and John Benik; step-son, Merwin "Sonny" Johnson; and her grandson, Jason Greenhoe. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 18, 2011 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Ken Harger officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Michigan. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Rachel Franklin
Wednesday May 15, 2013 at
8:23 AM
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Love you Great-Grandma! Miss you tons!
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Friday April 27, 2012 at
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Joyce DeKorte Douglas
Friday November 18, 2011 at
10:04 AM
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Hey all you cousins! Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
Aunt Jean - what more is there to say? She was an inspiration to me because she was always beautiful and pretty. As a child, I did not recognize that her beauty came from within and made her the person she was meant to be. Love you Aunt Jean!
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Sharon Hurst
Thursday November 17, 2011 at
7:44 PM
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Laura, Dave and Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have many pleasant memories of her from my early teen years at your home and seeing Jean at Frigidaire. She always had a hug for me and I enjoyed our chats. She was a very special lady and I will remember her with fondness. Sincerely, Sharon
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Alan & Nancy Blanding
Thursday November 17, 2011 at
2:02 PM
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Amy and family, sorry to hear of your mothers passing, You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time.
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Kathy Martina
Thursday November 17, 2011 at
1:37 PM
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My sincere sympathy to Jean's family. Worked with Jean for years. She always had a great positive attitude. RIP Jean aka Mrs. Claus, you will be missed!!
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glenda wing
Thursday November 17, 2011 at
10:48 AM
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To Amy and Family. I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With Sincere Sympathy
Glenda Wing
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