Minnie "Marie" VanderMolen's Obituary
Minnie “Marie” VanderMolen, age 89, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011, at a local care facility. She was born November 24, 1921, in Huntington, West Virginia. The former Minnie Marie Costellow was married to Lawrence H. VanderMolen on March 17, 1945, in Grand Haven, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1987.
Minnie Marie was a resident of Spring Lake since she was 16 years old. She was a member of the Hi-Nabors Square Dance Club, and enjoyed traveling, reading, and most of all spending time with family and friends.
Minnie Marie is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lois (Jack recently passed away) Nickerson of Holton, MI; grandchildren: Tammy (Wayne) Williams of Howard City, MI, Amy (Chuck Krupp Jr.) Nickerson, of Morley, MI, Kim (Clint) Melcher of Spring Lake, Chad Nickerson of Spring Lake, Heidi (Jeff) Dixon of Muskegon, and Josh VanderMolen of Fruitport; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, a son, Herb VanderMolen in 1998, and a granddaughter, Melissa Rettinhouse in 2010.
The service for Minnie Marie will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Rev. Gerald Poehl officiating. Friends may meet the family 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20th, at the funeral home in Grand Haven. Interment will be in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Hospice of North Ottawa Community are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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