Mary Eileen Gren's Obituary
Mary E. Gren, age 70, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born in Grand Haven on January 19, 1953, to Frederic and Betty (Olsen) Hickey. Mary received her High School diploma from Grand Haven High School class of 1971. She was a homemaker and a Teacher at Schofield Elementary School in Hawaii for 9 years. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, playing euchre, swimming, road trips, birdwatching, pranks and nature walks. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Charles A. Gren; five children, Jessica (Eric) Cooper, Kathryn Sanchez-Black, Ahiaone (Greg) Aldred, Todd Gren and Trevor Gren; 7 grandchildren, Kawika (Mikele) Sanchez, Talia Sanchez, Lauren Cooper, Jordan Black, Mariah Black, Damian Carlson and Jade Carlson. Fred Hickey(brother), Nora Hickey (sister), Ann Hickey (sister). She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Betty Hickey; brother Charles Misner and grandson, Isaac Cooper. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St. Spring Lake MI, 49456.
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