Julia Scheid Obituary
We bid farewell to Julia Scheid (Grand Rapids, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 14, 2026 at the age of 92. Julia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Scheid to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her son Joe Scheid, Jr.; her grandson Kyle Johnson; her brothers, William, Ben and Don; and her sister-in-law Dolorine Vainavicz.
She is survived by: her children, Tom Scheid (Paula), Theresa Johnson (Dan), Brian Scheid and James Scheid (Meg); her grandchildren, Jenny Carney (Luke), Jason Scheid (Kate), Dom Smigiel (Karla), Julie Catherino (Brent), Bridget Weidner (Vic), Kayla Lapp (Tyler), Lydia Johnson, Savannah Scheid and Nicole Scheid; her brother Rev. Anthony Vainavicz; and her sisters-in-law, Rae Marie Vainavicz and Karlene Vainavicz. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary will be held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (1601 Post Dr NE, Belmont, MI 49306). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Jude Parish (1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525).
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Interim Hospice (https://www.interimhealthcare.com) or St. Jude Catholic Church.
