Sylvia Joan Dietrich, aged 83, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two sons; Robert and Michael. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Robert, son Steven of Westminster, CA, daughters Pat (Larry) Niece of Coopersville, Debbie (Chuck) Jenkins of Weeki Wachee, FL, son John Dietrich and his special friend Penny Darling of Cedar Springs, grandchildren David Dietrich and Denise Chuckhina, and two great-grandchildren. Sylvia was born in 1931 in Grand Rapids. She graduated from Creston and later married Robert on September 29, 1950. She was a faithful member of St. Jude Parish, and enjoyed work with the Altar Society, Queen of Hearts Bridge Group. She also volunteered with the Sallie Bender Guild at Spectrum Butterworth. Sylvia enjoyed lunch with friends and traveling throughout Africa, Australia, Europe, China, Canada, and the United States. Special thanks to the loving staff of Spectrum Hospice and Butterworth Hospital. Please join for visitation from 9-10 am on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 followed by a Memorial Mass at 10am at St. Jude Parish (1120 4 Mile Rd NE). In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Feeding America, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or In the Image with envelopes available at church.
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