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Dianne Marie Coe Obituary

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Dianne Marie Coe

Rockford, Michigan

September 21, 1952 - September 29, 2025

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Dianne Marie Coe Obituary

Dianne (Van Velsen) Coe, 73, of Rockford, MI, was born September 21, 1952, and entered into the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2025. Dianne was a graduate of Godwin Heights High School Class of 1971. She was employed as a Nursing Tech For 25 years at Corewell Health, until her retirement in 2015. She leaves behind her loving and dedicated husband, Bryan, her faithful pup Foxy, her children Michael (Elisha) Marr, Brian (Abbie) Marr, Sheri (James) May, Erica (Ryan) Wright, and Amber (Michael) Beechler, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Debra (Tom) Hilbrands, Denise (John) Baker, Donna Griffin, brother-in-law Kirk (Deb) Coe, and many nieces and nephews and their families.  Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Doris Van Velsen, and Bryan’s parents, Lewis and Doreen Coe, her brother-in-law, Doug Griffin. Dianne was a very loving person and so much loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her warm smile and big hug could brighten even the darkest days as she loved big and poured her heart into every relationship, she held dear.  She enjoyed camping, gardening, crafting, filling all her photo albums with precious memories, and spending time with family and friends as much as possible.  Despite facing immense challenges due to Dementia, she still loved all, especially her husband, Bryan of 44 years.

The Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6-7 pm at the Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341.  The funeral service for Dianne will be held, Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm from the Pederson Funeral  Home. The private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to Hospice of West Michigan, 318 E. Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 or Alzheimer’s Association, 4081 Cascade Rd., SE, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49456 or New Haven Assisted Living, 10860 Northland Dr., NE, Rockford, MI 49341

Please visit www.pedersonfuneralhome.com <http://www.pedersonfuneralhome.com> to leave a memory of Dianne or sign the guest book online.


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Dianne (Van Velsen) Coe, 73, of Rockford, MI, was born September 21, 1952, and entered into the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2025. Dianne was a graduate of Godwin Heights High School Class of 1971. She was employed as a Nursing Tech For 25 years at Corewell Health, until her retirement in 2015. She leaves behind her loving and dedicated husband, Bryan, her faithful pup Foxy, her children Michael (Elisha) Marr, Brian (Abbie) Marr, Sheri (James) May, Erica (Ryan) Wright, and Amber (Michael) Beechler, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Debra (Tom) Hilbrands, Denise (John) Baker, Donna Griffin, brother-in-law Kirk (Deb) Coe, and many nieces and nephews and their families.  Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Doris Van Velsen, and Bryan’s parents, Lewis and Doreen Coe, her brother-in-law, Doug Griffin. Dianne was a very loving person and so much loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her warm smile and big hug could brighten even the darkest days as she loved big and poured her heart into every relationship, she held dear.  She enjoyed camping, gardening, crafting, filling all her photo albums with precious memories, and spending time with family and friends as much as possible.  Despite facing immense challenges due to Dementia, she still loved all, especially her husband, Bryan of 44 years.

The Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6-7 pm at the Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341.  The funeral service for Dianne will be held, Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm from the Pederson Funeral  Home. The private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to Hospice of West Michigan, 318 E. Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 or Alzheimer’s Association, 4081 Cascade Rd., SE, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49456 or New Haven Assisted Living, 10860 Northland Dr., NE, Rockford, MI 49341

Please visit www.pedersonfuneralhome.com <http://www.pedersonfuneralhome.com> to leave a memory of Dianne or sign the guest book online.


To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dianne, please visit our Tree Store.

Events

Visitation

Friday, October 3, 2025

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pederson Funeral Home

127 N. Monroe Street NE Rockford, MI 49341

Funeral Ceremony

Friday, October 3, 2025

7:00 pm

Pederson Funeral Home

127 N. Monroe Street NE Rockford, MI 49341

Final Resting Place

White Swan Cemetery

10397 12 Mile Rd NE Rockford, MI 49341