Geraldine Gerry Louise Spencer Genautis

Geraldine Louise (Spencer) Genautis, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14th, with her loving three children by her side. Geraldine was born and raised in Grand Rapids. She was a graduate of Creston High School. Gerry was a devoted mother and grandmother. Geraldine will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren: Pam (Bruce) Wittenbach and their children, Shelby, Samantha and Auston; Vickey Cochran and her son Chase; John Genautis and his children Abbie and Jonathan. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Helen Spencer; her husband and father of her children, John Genautis; and her special friend of over 30 years, Chuck Arnold. Gerry was homebound in recent years and she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and faithful canine companion, Devon. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Reyers North Valley Chapel 2815 Fuller Ave NE with Pastor John Frey as celebrant. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorials can be made to Kent County Humane Society. Gerry’s children would like to especially thank all of the nurses and caregivers who so lovingly and compassionately cared for her over these past several months. A special thank you to her family, friends and neighbors, who cared for and supported Gerry for several years. We are internally grateful to you all.