Suzanne G. “Sue” Gignac age 63, of Cascade, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Hank” (2020); parents, Edward & Gerry Masterka; in-laws, Henry & Patricia Gignac; and sister-in-law, Rebecca Boone. Sue is survived by her children, Lauren (Zack Mellema) Gignac, John (Megan) Gignac, and Marcus (Emily Sexton) Gignac; grandchildren, Addyson & Colton Mellema, Caroline Gignac & Margot Gignac; sister, Paula (Norm) Boegner; and brother, Edward C. Masterka. Sue was a Western Michigan University graduate, author of widely published Spanish Language textbooks, a teacher of 35 years, dog lover, and a devoted grandmother. Funeral services will be 1pm Saturday, March 12, 2022, at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 with visitation from 11am-1pm. Rev. Rick Dykema officiating. Interment Cascade Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, 8935 Thompson Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849, Whitecaps Foundation, PO Box 428, Comstock Park, MI 49321, or Endeavor House Ministries, 3830 S Waverly Rd Lansing, MI 48911.
