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Grace Bodnar

February 12, 1927 — January 25, 2014

BODNAR, Grace
Portage Died January 25, 2014 at age 86. Grace was born February 12, 1927 in Kalamazoo to the late John and Trina Vosser. Grace was united in marriage to George Bodnar on July 8, 1949. George preceded her in death in 1988, along with her 3 brothers. She was a lifelong resident of portage where her father was one of the original celery farmers in that area. She lived in her family home for 84 years where she raised her children and cared for her family members. She always gave unselfishly to help out any family member when needed. She loved her family above all else and was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Grace is survived by her children, George Gloria Bodnar of Portage and Barbara Warren Myer of Climax; grandchildren, Rhonda Pressley, Steven Bodnar, Walter "Trae" Shimel, William Bodnar, Carrie Ted Green and Scott Lisa Shimel; and several great and great-great grandchildren. Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 1-2pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Ave., where a funeral service will follow at 2pm. Private interment will be in Portage South Cemetery. Memorials in Grace's name may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center.
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