Alberta "Bertie" Rake's Obituary
Alberta “Bertie” Rake, age 54, of Spring Lake passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her home. She was born October 17, 1954 in Greenville, Ohio, to Albert and Mollie (Sears) Hardy and married Victor Rake on July 8, 1978 in Ohio.
Bertie was a member of Calvary Temple in Fruitport and enjoyed garage sales. She will be missed by her many devoted friends and loving family.
Bertie is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Victor; her mother, Mollie Hardy of Greenville, OH; mother- and father-in-law, Eugene and Theresa Rake of Spring Lake; 3 brothers: John (Becky) Hardy, Dan Hardy, both of Greenville, OH, and Albert (Loria) Hardy of West Virginia; 3 brothers- and sisters-in-law: Richard Rake of Spring Lake, John Rake of Grand Haven, and Roger (Mary) Rake of White Cloud; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
A private family service celebrating Alberta’s life has been held. Memorials to assist the family may be sent to VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Spring Lake.
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