Name: Cook Funeral Home & Cremation Services — Grandville Chapel
Address: Grandville, MI

May your family find peace in this time of heartache. With respect, Berton and Kathy Falbe

 Posted by Berton Falbe - Ionia, MI March 02, 2013

Rachelle's smile will stay in my memory. Her happiness at Sarah Care brightened my days. Her patience was incredible. I'll always remember that her favorite song was Amazing Grace. Everyone at Sarah Care remembers it too.; It doesn't seem real that she is gone. I will miss her.We were like 2 peas in a pod at Sarah Care. Much love to you her family. 
 Jane Kraemer

 Posted by Jane Kraemer - Grand Rapids, MI - Friend March 02, 2013

Kim, Jim,Sharon and Family, What a lovely girl Rachelle was, always with a smile even on her most difficult days.We see her dancing on the streets of Gold, walking, running and skipping in full freedom once again.My the memories of Rachell bring peace, comfort and healing to you in the days ahead. 

 Posted by Don andEllie DeShane - Jenison, MI - church friends March 02, 2013

Dear Deacon/Ferris family, We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. It was a privilege to know Rachelle. Her positive strength and faithful witness, even during her most difficult days, were an example to us all. We have known her since her elementary days and her smile and sweetness has never changed. She was blessed to have you all as loving family members- as you were blessed to have her. It is a joy to think of her today, happy and well in Heaven with her dad and other family and friends. Someday, you will see her again, but until that day, may memories comfort you and in time, begin to replace the sorrow you are feeling now. May God comfort you all with his love and may we as friends support you with our prayers and any assistance we can offer. Blessings, Laura and Gary

 Posted by Laura Martzke - Grandville, MI - neighbor and friend March 02, 2013

Keeping you in our prays, wish I could make it on Tues. but cannot! 

 Posted by Joan Mulder and Liz warren - Hudsonville, MI - Friend March 02, 2013

To the Deacon family:
 Please know we are lifting you all up in prayer through these difficult days. Rachelle touched and encouraged so many people through her living example of strength and courage. She was so very brave and beautiful. 
 May God bless and keep you all in His love until the day we see her again

 Posted by Dawn Thompson - Byron Center, MI - Mother of a friend March 02, 2013

The Lord your God...has chosen you to be His own special treasure. Deuteronomy 14:2 NLT Celebrating your heavenly homecoming Rachelle! The blessings you brought to all whos lives you touched will not be forgotten!

 Posted by Colleen Bowman March 02, 2013

Thank you beautiful for being you! You will forever remain an inspiration! Heartfelt condolenses to her family

 Posted by Kelly Malski - Grand Rapids, MI - friend March 02, 2013

I'm so thankful that I had the privilege to work with Rachelle. She always had a smile on her face and her attitude was always positive despite the struggle she was facing daily. Prayers are with Rachelle's family and know that she will be remembered fondly for her wonderful spirit! She will be missed.

 Posted by Kris Muscat - Grandville, MI - Friend March 02, 2013

Rachelle has been a true Blessing to me and everyone at Sarah Care . She will be missed by many. We Love You Rachelle

 Posted by Brenda Jansma - Caledonia, MI - caregiver March 02, 2013

Rachelle will be missed @ Sarahcare. Her smile lit up the room! Rest in the peace of God Rachelle. 

 Posted by Odessa Yonkers - MI - Caregiver March 03, 2013

Even though i did not know Rachelle very well she always have a smile on her face and sarahcare will miss that smile. Rest in Peace Rachelle and we love you. 

 Posted by Eda De Vries - Cutlerville , MI - Caregiver March 03, 2013

I had the privilege of knowing Rachelle since elementary school. Her kindness and smile were infectious and an example to everyone. May you find peace in this time of sorrow, your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. 

 Posted by Briana Smith - Grandville, MI March 03, 2013

No more struggles, but praying for God's everlasting arms to comfort you during this difficult time. 

 Posted by Gayle Breimayer - Wyoming, MI - friend of the family March 03, 2013

Dear Kim and family,our heart goes out to you going through this again. Only those who have seen the sorrow of this disease can understand. What a blessing to know She is now with our Heavenly Father and at peace. We are in Florida for the winter . Our prayers are with you. Uncle Sid,Aunt Sue

 Posted by Sid,sue Lynemas - Grandville, MI - Grand parent sister March 03, 2013

Rochelle we will miss you and your beautiful smile. Heaven is more beautiful with you there. Our prayers are with your family at this time.

 Posted by Donald and Joyce Ferris - Kentwood, , MI - Uncle and Aunt March 03, 2013

We hold you safe in our hearts at this time of sadness. Prayers to your entire family.

 Posted by Lois De WIndt and Danford Stadt - Grandville, MI March 03, 2013

Will always remember you and the beautiful smile that you shared with so many. . You are loved and will be missed . My prayers are with your family.
 Dorathe Tylzynski

 Posted by dorathe tylzynski - dorr, MI - friend from church March 03, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will always treasure the time we shared at Sarah Care. Her smile is forever in my heart. I will miss her.

 Posted by Judy G. - Byron Center, MI - Friend from Sarah Care March 04, 2013

Rachelle, thank you for touching my life so deeply. Your brilliant smile shown from your heart through your twinkling eyes. Your caring ways are etched in my memory. Peace. 

 Posted by Nancy G. - Byron Center, MI - Volunteer at Sarah Care March 04, 2013

Kim and family - We have so many fond memories of Rachelle. Jake, Jon, Amber and Rachelle had so many fun summer days making forts, swimming in your pool, looking for mice, snakes etc, playing nintendo (mario kart) and watching movies. The kids always played so well together. Rachelle was always so fun to be around and she was always so nice to my boys. My heart aches over the loss of Rachelle, but I know she is in a better place and her suffering is over. Her love for God and her faith is an inspiration to us all. We will keep your family in our prayers. May God be so near to you.
 Our Love - Steve, Valerie, Jake, Jon and Ben

 Posted by Valerie Westrick - Grandville, MI - Family friend March 05, 2013

Rachelle was a beautiful young woman who clearly meant so much to so many. I felt honored to care for her, if only for a while, and was inspired by the faith and love shown by her family and friends. May God's peace comfort you during this difficult time. 

 Posted by Barb Gibson - Dorr, MI - hospice nurse March 05, 2013

I have been continually praying and thinking about your family. Rachelle was a wonderful woman and a great babysitter when i was younger. Thank you for being such a blessing and constantly showing the love of Jesus in your life. I am sad i could not make it to the funeral, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers today and always. 

 Posted by Sara Kooistra - Grandville, MI - neighbor / friend March 05, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our prayers at this difficult time.

 Posted by Janet & Terry Peterson - Byron Center, MI - friends of grandparents March 06, 2013

We are so very sorry to learn of Rachelle's passing. To lose someone so young, is a tragedy. May you take comfort in the bible promise to see an end to 'pain, suffering and even death.'(Revelation 21:4). You will be in our prayers, that Jehovah God gives you strength to endure this. The George family

 Posted by The George family - Manchester , NH - friend March 06, 2013

I went to school with Rachelle since elementary. We were in Girl Scouts together when we were young. I have not seen her since high school, but I am very sad to hear of her passing. I remember her kind heart and loving spirit. I am so sorry for your loss.
 "Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

 Posted by Natalie Zeppa - Chicago, IL - classmate March 07, 2013

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Rachelle Rae Deacon

August 12, 1985 – March 1, 2013

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