Elsie Marie Kuerth's Obituary
Mrs. Elsie Marie Kuerth, age 81, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Muskegon. She was born in Honor, Michigan on September 13, 1936 to Charles and Olive (Williams) Fortine.
On July 7, 1956, Elsie married William G. Kuerth, Jr. in Honor, and they raised their family in Muskegon. Although they moved away from Honor, Elsie still loved it there, and enjoyed spending most weekends with Bill at the family cabin. Elsie, along with Bill, spent many years volunteering with the Buckley Steam Engine Show. She enjoyed gardening and antiques.
She is survived by two children, Wayne (Cindy) Kuerth and Linda (Richard) Hartman; six grandchildren, Joe (Tina), Jacquie (Nick), Jennifer, Brett (Danielle), Cari, Aaron (Jennifer); 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald (Ida) Fortine. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Kuerth, Jr. in 2016; her parents; and one sister, Jean Alway. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100 with Rev. John Brown officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to her service. Burial will be in Champion Hill Cemetery, Honor, Michigan.
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