Olinda Deines, born May 29, 1923 to Peter and Mary Margaret (Eberlein) Leikam, passed away April 3, 2013. She was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church and involved in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Mrs. Deines was a member of the DeWitt Millenium Garden Club and the Red Hat Society. She volunteered for many years at the Schavey Road Elementary School. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Harold, in 1982 and daughter, Debra Lynn, in 1955, siblings Peter (Pauline) Leikam, Anna Leikam, Marie (Henry) Froscheiser, Mollie (Henry) Grenemeier, Emma (Marvin) Hopp, Ralph Leikam, Nickalus Leikam. Surviving to cherish her memory are daughter, Cynthia (David) Blossey of Gowen, MI; sons, Harold (Barbara) of Greenville, MI and Steven of DeWitt, MI; Grandchildren Dr. Gregory and Karen Deines, Geoffrey and Nicole Deines, Andrew and Erica Deines, Christopher and Danielle Deines, James P. Deines, John and Nicole Blossey, Jennifer Blossey, and Jane Blossey. Great-grandchildren Mitchell, Cameron, Justin, Carson, Nolan, Lauren Deines, Connor and Kaitlyn Blossey. Brother, Edward Leikam of Grand Rapids, MI; brother-in-law, Robert (Ardis) Roh of Omaha, NE; and many nieces and nephews; Family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel, 205 E. Washington, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 and from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8. A celebration of Olinda’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at Hope Lutheran Church, 1180 W. Herbison Road in DeWitt, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Those desiring may make contributions to Hope Lutheran Church in memory of Olinda Deines. Memories may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com
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