Louise Redeker Laughlin's Obituary
Louise was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Louise was born on May 31, 1932, to Walter and Mary (Posobiec) Kuzniar in Fruitport, MI, one of nine siblings. She married the love of her life, James Laughlin, when she was 19 on May 24, 1952. They made their home together in Grand Haven until Jim passed away in 2006. They were married 54 blessed years and raised two daughters together. After Jim’s death she married Arnold Redeker on July 11, 2009. Arnie and Louise spent seven wonderful “golden years” together until his death in 2016.
Louise was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church for over 60 years, where she faithfully served on many boards and committees.
Louise enjoyed her work as office manager at several local Grand Haven businesses, including Jeltema Electric and Baas Clothing Store, where she made friendships that lasted long after retirement.
She had an eye for design and loved decorating and working on home projects, but her real passion was her beautiful flower garden. The joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren, who loved her dearly.
Louise will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Vicki (Douglas) Koster and Lori (Craig) Johnston; grandchildren: Meghan (Scott) Stachowski, Nicholas Koster, Nathan Koster, Alexander (Juliane) Johnston, Michael (Amy) Johnston, Kyle Johnston; and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Arnie’s three children, Bill (Aileen) Redeker, Jack (Linda) Redeker, Ruthann (Tom) Butterworth, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her lifelong friend, Joan Allen Nummerdor. They shared crazy times together in their youth and still laughed daily on the phone while reminiscing and encouraging each other.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center in Hudsonville, MI, for the love and care Louise received there, and also to Corewell Hospice for Louise’s beautiful end of life care.
A private interment will be held at Lake Forest Cemetery. A Celebration of Louise’s life will be taking place this summer, details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grand Haven. Arrangements have been entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories at https://sytsemafh.com
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