Bernice Nienhouse's Obituary
Mrs. Bernice Nienhouse, age 93, of Grand Haven passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Robbinswood Assisted Living Community. She was born October 2, 1926 in Muskegon to Austen and Julia (Ogren) Ortquist. On November 16, 1946 she married Marvin L. Nienhouse and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2009.
Bernice was a former member of First Reformed Church of Spring Lake. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, playing cards and going to Coffee with her friends. She was an Avon representative for many years.
She is survived by two daughters, Anita (Paul) McCaulley of Oklahoma, Julie Thoma of Norton Shores; three sons: Charles (Nancy) Nienhouse of Norton Shores, Michael (Connie) Nienhouse of Grand Haven and Donald (Amber) Nienhouse of Muskegon; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Mary; her brothers, Chuck (Marcella) Ortquist; Bob (Thelma) Ortquist.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Bernice maybe given to Robbinswood Assisted Living Community – Activity Fund. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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