Carol Jo "Petey" Marod's Obituary
Carol Jo “Petey” Marod, age 84, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at American House Spring Lake. She was born August 6, 1938, in Grand Haven to Joel and Genevieve Josephine (VerHoeks) Jannenga. On September 24, 1960, she married John E. Marod, Sr., and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2016.
Petey was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. She loved painting ceramics, crosswords, watching sports and most of all loved all her kids, grandchildren, and cherished time with family. Petey and her husband previously owned and operated The Front Porch Ice Cream shop before selling the store.
She is lovingly remembered by two sons, Jeff (Carla) Marod and Darrin (Denisha) Marod; seven grandchildren: Matthew (Sarah) Marod, Michael Marod, Jared (Kelsey Frederick) Marod, Jeffrey (Elinor) Marod, Megan (John Semler) Marod, Kaylee (Graysen Ruiter) Marod, and Brooke (Jereme Sayles) Marod; three great grandchildren: Jackson, Taylor, Parker; two sisters, Mary (George) Postmus and Nancy (Steve) Smart; two brothers, Mark (Jean) Jannenga and David “DJ” (Debbie) Jannenga; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son John Marod, Jr., on August 16, 2021.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, with Rev. William Vander Werff as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the Mass at Church. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Catholic Church are appreciated. 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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