Erma Jean Dreese's Obituary
Erma Jean Dreese, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Sanctuary at the Shore. She was born February 12, 1931, in Grand Haven to Erwin and Hazel (Beebe) Bunchkowski, and she married John Dreese, Jr. on July 16, 1949 in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1989.
Erma loved to make people happy and laugh. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and knitter.
She is lovingly remembered by four daughters: Betty (David) Brown of Spring Lake, Pat (Roger) Holzinger of Grand Haven, Nancy (Don) Mastenbrook of North Muskegon, Suzi (Fred) Hemmeke of Grand Haven; nine grandchildren: Adam Brown, Kristie (Ben) Mills, Greg (Sharon) Holzinger, Tim Mastenbrook, Heather Mastenbrook, Eric Mastenbrook, Jaxi Holzinger, Ryan Holzinger, and Kurtis Holzinger; Ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, James Edward Dreese, two grandsons, David Bryan Brown and Bradley Joseph Holzinger, and her brother, Erwin Bunchkowski, Jr. and great-granddaughter, Avery Holzinger.
A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions to Sanctuary at the Shore are appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Sanctuary at the Shore for the love and care given to Erma. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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