Julie Ann Singer, 54, of Idlewild passed away on Jan. 29, 2017, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Plainwell, to Dean and Sally (Knight) Staley.
She attended school in Delton and then married Dennis Singer in Plainwell on Dec. 19, 1980. They moved to Idlewild in 2005. Julie enjoyed embroidery and traveling to see Michigan lighthouses. She mostly loved being a mother and grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren.
Julie is survived by her mother Sally Staley; her husband Dennis Singer; her sons, Jason (Kelly) Singer of Clarksville, Tenn., Brian (Jessica) Singer of Idlewild and Andrew (Amanda) Singer of Aurora, Colo.; her grandchildren, Clara, Raelynn, Emily, John, Graycyn, Falynn and James; her siblings, Kim (Joe) Kronke, Karen (Kevin) Guetschow, Donna (Bill) Stratton, Melissa (John Welch) Staley and Mike (Becky) Staley; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Julie was preceded in death by her father Paul Dean Staley, Jr.
Family will meet visitors on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Verdun Funeral Home, 585 7th St., Baldwin, MI 49304. A funeral service will be Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church in Baldwin with Pastor Lyle Ball officiating. Family will meet visitors for one hour prior to the service starting at 12 p.m. Interment will be at a later date.
Donations in Julie's name may be made to The American Cancer Society/Relay for Life team C/O: Dennis Singer, P.O. Box 127, Idlewild, MI 49642.
Arrangements are being provided by Verdun Funeral Home, (231) 745-4680.
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