Janette Kutten

Mrs. Janette Phelps (Vary) Kutten age 81, of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed unexpectedly on August 19, 2022. 

Jan is survived by her husband Harry  Kutten her children: Sara Saenz and Alicia Curtiss. Her stepdaughters  Melinda Kutten, Rachel (Kutten) & Richard Berlin. Her “sunshines”  (Sara) Anthony L. Sprague, (Alicia) Lauren and Maxwell Johnson, Nichole and Ryan, Carlee, Christian and Brie, Isabelle. Also survived by her  brother Dr. James & Patricia (Shell) Vary. As well as many nieces and nephews. 

Throughout her life Jan was a teacher, an artist, a poet, a volunteer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a good friend to many. She loved to help people and always shared kind and encouraging words to anyone who needed to hear them. Jan went out of her way to make sure those around her always felt cared for and loved. 

A service celebrating her life, followed by a small gathering will be held at 1 pm on Sunday August 28 at Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids, Mi. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids or to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Memorial Service link:

Temple Emanuel Funeral Services | Jan Kutten | August 28th, 2022 | 1:00pm | Livestream

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