Janice Vandenberge

Janice Faye Vandenberge, age 82, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Gun Lake, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 26, 1939, in Owosso, MI to the late Edward and Eva Dreuth. Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Vandenberge and her beloved son, Robert Vandenberge. Survivors include her children, James Vandenberge of Grand Rapids, MI; William (Cathy) Vandenberge of Menominee, MI; and Jodi (Gary) Wiggins of Vermontville, MI; 9 grandchildren, Zach, Amie, Tonya, Eric, Ana, Beau, Ben, Daisy, and Jordan; 10 great-grandchildren, William, Kelsey, Caloeb, Karley, Hannah, Dylan, Gavin, Landon, Easton, and Masen; and 3 great-great-grandchildren, Christopher, Lennon, and Waylon. Janice was a woman of faith and lived her life spreading her bright and colorful spirit with love and care to all that knew her. She devouted her life to her Lord & Savior and her family, which is what she cherished most. Janice had a special gift of making sure she had just the right snacks and food for everyone. She made sure that no one left her home hungry and they always had a special goodie bag to take with them. Janice spread her selfless love and had a giving heart to all she knew; leaving a little sprinkle of her bright spirit and love of life to everyone. Janice will be sadly missed by her family, but they find comfort in knowing she is safely home in the arms of her Lord & Savior. Per her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held this summer at Gun Lake. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Janice Vandenberge, please visit our flower store.