IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Grace T.

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Mcclelland

July 31, 1932 – July 3, 2012

Obituary

went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, after a brief illness. Born in Iselin, New Jersey, July 31, 1932, daughter of Frank and Helen Tanzi. Grace was raised in New Jersey along with her six siblings and graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1952. She spent several years working at Merck, where she met Alfred McClelland, they were married in September of 1957 and have spent the last 54 years raising their children and grand children, traveling and enjoying life together. Grace was a wonderful wife and mother, she loved spending time with her family, enjoyed sewing, running/walking, and attending many school and sporting events. She also volunteered at church, Right to Life and at her children's school in classrooms and at functions. Grace is survived by her husband Al; six children, Bob McClelland, Jim and Anna McClelland, Pat and Jana McClelland, Joanne and Mike Heggen, Peggy and Scott Milbocker, and John McClelland and his girlfriend, Maulin Pont; ten grand children and one great granddaughter; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Mike Basarab; three sister's-in-law, Lois Tanzi, Pat Tanzi, and Mary Gail (McClelland) Figgins; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Allen McClelland; parents, Frank and Helen Tanzi; four brothers, Lou Tanzi, Harry Tanzi, Frank Tanzi and John "Mickey" Tanzi; one sister, Ann Lutz; and one brother-in-law, Matt Lutz. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, July 8, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel,where the Rosary will be recited at 6 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday at 11 am at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Alan P. Jorgensen, Celebrant. Interment at the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Wings of Hope Hospice, Wings Home or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. We will miss our Grazia Prima!
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