Jeanette Irene Lake

May 17, 1943 - June 19, 2020

Mrs. Jeanette Irene Lake, age 77, of Grand Rapids was called home to God’s house June 19, 2020. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Deuling, her brother Richard Deuling, sister Patricia Deuling, sister Marie Hartwell and daughter-in-law Sally Lake. She is survived by her husband Tobi E Lake, children Christine Lake, Cheryl and Robert (Mike) Weeks, Andrew Lake, Matthew and Kristen Lake, Tobi Lake and Billie Jo Lowry, Angela and Philip (Phil) Kowalczyk and son Gregory Lake. Grandchildren Brennan Lowry, Shannon Lake, Rozalyn Kowalyczk, Madelyn Kowalczyk and Ethan Kowalyczk. Her surviving siblings are Edward Deuling, Gerard Deuling, James (Jan) Deuling, Bernard Deuling and Barbara (Tom) Arends. Jeanette was the best person her family has ever known. She was a loving and devoted wife for over 56 years. She was a loving mother (and mother-in-law) to everyone. She was a caring and tireless sister who supported her family. She was a proud and doting grandmother. Jeanette was a dedicated volunteer to her church (ushering, working bingo, the soup suppers and at the church store). She supported the little league, her kid’s schools and worthy causes. Jeanette was a devout Catholic who was committed to Christian ideals and loved her Lord. Jeanette loved life and enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. Her other hobbies and passions included painting and crafts with her daughter, Christine. She loved projects around the house and at others. Jeanette loved gardening, traveling, and occasionally visiting casinos. The family will receive visitors Wednesday 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PMM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Chapel, 3525 Remembrance RD NW. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday 11AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, where she will repose one hour prior to Mass. Memorial contributions to the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan will be appreciated.