Ionia Age 96, went to be with her Lord on August, 15, 2012. Lucille was born on July 2, 1916 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Fred and Mildred Petersen. She loved being a house wife and mother. Lucille was dedicated to her church and was very active at the Ionia Hospital Cart and Lobby Guild. she was a life member of the Women of the Moose. Lucille lived in Dade City, Florida for 30 years and enjoyed the park activites. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Ross in 1981; second husband, John Hirlinger in 1987; sister, Gretchen Smith; granddaughter, Kimberley (Ross) Ferguson and infant brother, Joe Arthur Petersen in 1922; Surviving are her children Pamela (Richard) Rogers of Orleans and Thomas (Linda) Ross of Fenwick; grandchildren Rebecca (Dale) Burns, Katherine (Shawn) Hause, Jennifer (Craig) Schafer, John (Marcy) Rogers and Thomas (Tammi) Ross, Jr.; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Lois Watson of Mt. Pleasant and Patricia Lathrop of Grand Rapids; many beloved nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Jon Clifton at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, Ionia. Interment will be in Balcom Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice or First Prebyterian Church in memory of Lucille. Complete arrangements are with Lehman Funeral Homes, Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.