Virginia Homan
Virginia (Ginger) Berniece Homan, of Grand Rapids, Min- nesota, passed away November 13, 2023 at Grand Itasca Hos- pital in Grand Rapids.
Ginger was born June 8, 1943 in Pelican Rapids to Edward and Bernice (Sherman) Homan. She graduated from PRHS in 1961.After high school, she attended MN School of Busi- ness in Minneapolis.
She lived and worked in Minneapolis for several vears. Later, she lived and worked in Fridley, Cohasset, and Grand Rapids with her long-time partner David Yaeger.
She was preceded in death by David, her parents, step-mother Adeline Homan and brother Keith Homan. Ginger is survived by nephews Brad (Julie) Homan, Blake Homan, niece Nancy Litvack, several great nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Karen Homan.
No service is planned.
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