Annette J. McGruder's Obituary
McGRUDER, MRS. ANNETTE J.
Wife of William "Bill" L.
Rothbury
Mrs. Annette J. McGruder, age 50, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 after an eight month battle with cancer. She was born August 14, 1956 in Muskegon to Joseph P. and Edna E. (Swarvar) Gabris. She loved raising dogs and traveling. She married Bill McGruder and he survives her along with 1 daughter, Angie LaPorte; 2 grandchildren, Bryan & Travis Barnes; 3 brothers John (Diane), Joe (Jeannie) and Alan (Sharon) Gabris; 2 sisters, Carol (John) Jodon and Gayl (Mike) Berryhill, along with her mother-in-law, Marjorie Barber; 3 sisters-in-law, Vicki Stansberry, Etta Foltynewicz and Carolyn Gabris and by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Gene Gabris. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be 4 PM Saturday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc,
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231-759-8565
with Deacon David Kasprzyk presiding. VISITATION with Annette's family will be one-hour prior to the service. MEMORIAL CONSIDERATIONS to the family would be appreciated. You are also invited to sign the family's On-line Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com
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