John Simon Ionia, Michigan Obituary

John Simon

John F. Simon Ionia, Michigan Age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born on December 28, 1931 in Westphalia, MI, the son of Arthur and Martha (Fox) Simon. John loved his family and was very proud of each of his children and grandchildren. He married Mary Ann Pung on September 17, 1955 and together they shared 48 years together before she passed away in 2004. Mr. Simon had a long devotion to the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, of which he was a member. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight of the Fr. Fierhle Council #944 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. John worked at General Motors for 43 years. He enjoyed helping his family, taking care of his lawn, and the occasional trip to the casino. Surviving are his children, Karen (Robert) Huhn of Belding, Douglas (Pamela) Simon of Grand Rapids, and Daniel (Victoria) Simon of Ionia; grandchildren, Julie (Joe) Bitely, Nick (Kayla), Mike (Lindsey), and Ryan (Isobel) Huhn, Joshua and Jacob Simon, Hope, Holly, Heather, and Heidi Simon; great-grandchildren Eli Huhn, Liam and Lukas Huhn; and Aurora and Layla Bitely; and brother, William Simon of Portland. Preceding him in death were his wife Mary Ann (Pung) Simon; his parents; brothers, Richard and Thomas Simon; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Simon and Bernadine Simon. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Brown at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ionia. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Ionia. The family will receive friends at Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich St., Ionia from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 and on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. A rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Ss. Peter & Paul Church or Ionia Commission on Aging, in memory of Mr. John F. Simon. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.
December 28, 1931 - October 15, 201712/28/193110/15/2017
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John F. Simon Ionia, Michigan Age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born on December 28, 1931 in Westphalia, MI, the son of Arthur and Martha (Fox) Simon. John loved his family and was very proud of each of his children and grandchildren. He married Mary Ann Pung on September 17, 1955 and together they shared 48 years together before she passed away in 2004. Mr. Simon had a long devotion to the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, of which he was a member. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight of the Fr. Fierhle Council #944 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. John worked at General Motors for 43 years. He enjoyed helping his family, taking care of his lawn, and the occasional trip to the casino. Surviving are his children, Karen (Robert) Huhn of Belding, Douglas (Pamela) Simon of Grand Rapids, and Daniel (Victoria) Simon of Ionia; grandchildren, Julie (Joe) Bitely, Nick (Kayla), Mike (Lindsey), and Ryan (Isobel) Huhn, Joshua and Jacob Simon, Hope, Holly, Heather, and Heidi Simon; great-grandchildren Eli Huhn, Liam and Lukas Huhn; and Aurora and Layla Bitely; and brother, William Simon of Portland. Preceding him in death were his wife Mary Ann (Pung) Simon; his parents; brothers, Richard and Thomas Simon; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Simon and Bernadine Simon. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Brown at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ionia. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Ionia. The family will receive friends at Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich St., Ionia from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 and on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. A rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Ss. Peter & Paul Church or Ionia Commission on Aging, in memory of Mr. John F. Simon. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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