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Michelle Duram, retired academic office coordinator for history
Retired staff member
Michelle
Duram, retired academic office coordinator for history, died March
26. She was 67.
Duram worked for Grand Valley for 34 years, retiring in 2020. In 2012, Duram received the Unsung Hero Award from the Women's Commission.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 9, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 2700 Baldwin St. in Jenison. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, church food pantry, or the Alzheimer's Association.
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