Phyllis Aurich

Phyllis Ann (DeJonge) Aurich, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Arthur and Grada (Haeck) DeJonge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ward Aurich. Phyllis was a board member of the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, was an alumni of GVSU, loved working on her wood carvings and enjoyed working at the college book stores. She will be deeply missed by her brothers Robert W. (Hope) DeJonge, William A. DeJonge, sisters-in-law Cleo Aurich and Theo Aurich, many nieces and nephews, and dear friend Nancy Seminoff.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Throop Funeral home, 214 Church St. Coopersville, MI 49404 with Rev. Terry Hansen officiating. Burial will take place in Nunica cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, March 13, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Throop Funeral Home in Coopersville. Memorial donations may be made to Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, 1314 Picnic Rocks Dr. Marquette, MI 49855. Online condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.throopfh.com

Throop Funeral Home

Coopersville, 616-837-8161