Florence Jeluso

JELUSO, FLORENCE CATHERINE Florence Catherine Jeluso, age 94, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2012. She was born in 1917 to Benjamin and Florence Bennett of Benzonia County, Michigan. Florence had three husbands, Earl Hanmer, father of her three children, Jeanne and Arno Mills, Doug and Kathy Wheeler, Peggy and Ralph Jackson. Florence moved to Grand Rapids in 1947. She married Leonard Bigler to whom she was married for 34 years before he passed away. His two remaining daughters are Virginia Swelnis, and Elizabeth and Albert Landheer. Six years later, she married James Jeluso Sr., father of Vince and Pat Jeluso, Phil and Donna Jeluso, Jim and Geneva Jeluso, and Joe and Kim Jeluso. Jim and Florence enjoyed 18 years together, living several years at Heron Woods Apartments. She has three families, many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Florence is also survived by her brother, Robert Bennett; and brother-in-law, Douglas Joy Sr. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George, Frank, and Cyril Bennett; and her sisters, Amy Knight and Helen Joy. Her health was failing at 91 and she moved to Rose Garden Homes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr., with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Rose Garden Homes and Faith Hospice for the wonderful care given to Florence. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rose Garden Homes or Faith Hospice will be appreciated. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.