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VanDussen, Rose H. Rose Helen VanDussen, age 99, passed away May 21, 2015 in Portage, MI. Rose was born September 28, 1915 in Manistee, MI the daughter of Walter and Casmira (Smolenski) Jarka. She was a longtime Grand Rapids resident and was a partner in the family business "American Cordage Co. Inc." In 1940 she was united in marriage to Russell VanDussen who preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister Catherine Sutter and a brother Robert Jarka. Surviving are her two daughers, Linda (Larry) Furtaw of Portage, MI and Jane (Juan) Martos of Malaga, Spain; four grandchildren, Juan (Belen) Martos, Julie (Juan) Martos, Erin (Clint) Butcher and Molly (Brian) Mastey; three great-grandchildren; a sister Bernice Jarka. A private burial will take place in Rosedale Memorial Park, Grand Rapids and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Please visit Rose's personalized guest book at www.langelands.com