Mark Allen Larabee's Obituary
Mark Allen Larabee, age 58, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, July 8, 2016, at home. He was born October 10, 1957, in Muskegon to William Ernest and Rosalie Jean (Stever) Larabee, and married Janice DeLora on July 11, 1978, in Muskegon.
Mark graduated from Orchard View High School, and previously worked as manager of Denny’s Restaurant. He loved fishing, golfing, going to concerts, and most of all spending time with his family. His other interests were watching hockey, baseball and football.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Janice Larabee of Grand Haven; two daughters, Julie Machiela of Holland and Heather Larabee of Portage, IN; his son, Mark Larabee II of Muskegon; three grandchildren: Logan and Danika Larabee, and Aiden Machiela; his mother, Rosalie Suszka of Grand Haven; his mother-in-law, Elaine DeLora; and his sister, Helen (John) Kane of Grand Haven. He was preceded in death by his father, father-in-law, Roger DeLora, and his brother, Randy Larabee.
The funeral service for Mark will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Pastor Art Barton officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Lakeshore Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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