Jean P. Wirick

Lansing, Michigan

Jean P. Wirick, 84, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away September 8, 2014. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Louis and Sophia (Trierweiler) Platte. She was raised in Lansing and graduated from Resurrection High School. Jean was employed with the State of Michigan, Lansing Catholic High School, and St. Vincent DePaul.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Wellman Wirick; one brother; and five sisters. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a wonderful and loving family: daughter, Jill A. Dening; son-in-law, Gregory Dening; granddaughters, Katherine Dening and Emily Dening; brother, John Paul Platte; and sister, Ruth Pearson.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan. Interment will follow the Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive the friends for visitation one hour prior to the service at the church and on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to: Church of the Resurrection School, 1521 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912; St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Development 2800 W. Willow, Lansing, MI 48917; or Alzheimer’s Association, Capital Area Region, 2111 University Park Dr. Ste. 200, Okemos, MI 48864.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.