Fern A. Cole, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare Center.

The daughter of William & Linda (Bemberg) Pyritz, she was born on May 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL.

Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.