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Obituary

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Juanita Science Ellis, on September 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with brain and esophageal cancer. Born on November 20, 1947, to the late Dorothy (Thompson) Watts, Juanita lived a life full of love, joy, and accomplishments.

Juanita graduated from Allegan High School in Allegan, Michigan in 1965. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in radiologic …

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Juanita I will miss you greatly  Our talks were always the best and I knew you cared. Living next door to you  was  anw…
Juanita I will miss you greatly  Our talks were always the best and I knew you cared. Living next d…
Juanita I will miss you greatly  Our talks were always the best …
We were so sad to hear of Juanita’s passing. As their backyard neighbors for many years, Juanita and Dewey were always …
We were so sad to hear of Juanita’s passing. As their backyard neighbors for many years, Juanita an…
We were so sad to hear of Juanita’s passing. As their backyard n…
It is with great sorrow the loss of a beautiful  lady,it was such a privilege to know her,always full of joy.truly will…
It is with great sorrow the loss of a beautiful  lady,it was such a privilege to know her,always fu…
It is with great sorrow the loss of a beautiful  lady,it was suc…
Sorry for your lost, thoughts and prayers from the brisbane family. 
Sorry for your lost, thoughts and prayers from the brisbane family. 
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Florida and Las Vegas
Florida and Las Vegas
Florida and Las Vegas

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Born

November 20th, 1947
Allegan, MI
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Passed away

September 27th, 2023
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, West Center Street, Rochester, MN

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Milgrove Cemetery

Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes
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Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes

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Juanita donated organs

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