Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Emmanual Hospice of Grand Rapids
401 Hall St SW #263
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Life Story / Obituary
Jeannie Louise Lanning Westra born May 2nd, 1941, to Mary Jean and Ellis Gates of Fremont Michigan. Raised on a dairy farm in Fremont. Attended Western Michigan University and married Richard Lanning. Preceded in death by her late husband, Richard, Her parents and her brother Dennis Gates. 3 children Richard Lanning Jr, Ryan Lanning and Richelle Kinzie (Dave Gawlak). 3 grandchildren Alandra Lanning, Chloe Lanning and Richard (Ricky) Lanning. She loved watching the birds from her sunroom, collecting angels, eating ice-cream and visiting her children and grandchildren. Special thank you to Kristy Leslie for her kindness and care over the past 3 years, enabling Jeannie to live in her own home until the last 3 months.
The family will be planning a celebration of life in the future.
Memorial contributions may be given to Emmanuel Hospice of Grand Rapids. 401 Hall Street SW, Suite 263, Grand Rapids, MI 49503