Alice Irene Diedrich's Obituary
Alice Irene Diedrich, age 81, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at home in Spring Lake. She was born May 1, 1942, in Grand Haven, MI to John and Stella (Wapienik) Diedrich.
Alice graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1960. She worked as a data processor at WT Grant and Gardner Denver, retiring in 2011 after 49 years of employment. In her early twenties, Alice traveled to Europe to visit Shiela Birch, a pen pal she had corresponded with since the fourth grade. As a young woman she had visited nine countries and later added Alaska and Ireland to her travels. Despite her many travels, she was a homebody at heart. Alice was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she gladly served on the funeral luncheon committee. Other hobbies she enjoyed were knitting, crocheting, and sewing.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister, Dorothy Mecimore; brother, William “Bill” (Gloria) Diedrich; nephews, Alan Mecimore, Daniel Mecimore, Michael Mecimore, Ryan Diedrich, Scott Diedrich, Jason Diedrich, Josh Diedrich, Johny Diedrich and Westin Diedrich; life-long friends, Stella Humy, Dorothy Raha, and school friend, Barbara Happel. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank, and Don Diedrich; and niece, Tracy Amstutz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. William Vander Werff as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the Mass at church. Memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church are appreciated. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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