Jill Ann Byelich

Jill Ann Byelich of DeWitt, Michigan was born February 20, 1979 to William and Diane (Budnick) Brege and passed away suddenly September 2, 2014. Jill was a compassionate person who enjoyed life, and had a determination matched by very few. Jill was a great nurturer and provider who gave so much to so many throughout her life. She was deeply devoted to her husband of 8 years, Jordan, and their sons, Tristan and Nolan. She enjoyed reading, gardening and baking, and had an affinity for the ocean. She earned a BA in psychology from Saginaw Valley State University and worked for several state of Michigan departments, most recently as a grant advisor with the Michigan State Police. She was a member of the Catholic Community of St. Jude in DeWitt. Jill was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Brege, her father-in-law, George Byelich, and her beloved dog, Spikers. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband and sons, her father, and her brother, Nicholas (Amy) Brege. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Jill at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge St. Her family will receive friends and family from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, in DeWitt. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral mass. Those desiring may make contributions to Relay for Life, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906, in memory of Jill. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel.

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