Marie C. Kruisenga

December 15, 2014 Marie Cornelia (Verbrugge) Kruisenga, age 90, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Marvin Peter Kruisenga (June 7, 2014), brothers Jacob and Joe, and parents, Clasina and Jarvis Verbrugge. She is survived by her brother Henry, sons, Ken and Bob (Ginny Reed); daughter, Ann LeJeune (John); also grandchildren, Rob Kruisenga (Laura Kelly), Cindy Rankens (Mike), Karen Cornelius (Tom), Corinne Mouch (Joe) and Suzanne LeJeune and six great-grandchildren. Marie was born and raised in "The Brick Yard" section of Grand Rapids. In 1946, she met Marvin at Baxter Laundry and they were married in 1948, celebrating their 66th Anniversary on March 31, 2014. In 1957, when Marv was transferred to Life Savers Candy division, they moved to Dearborn, MI and became members of Dearborn CRC. Marie was a beautiful, kind, gentle, and thoughtful woman with many friends. She was a devoted homemaker and patient, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her favorite pet was a kitty named Velvet, and her favorite home was in Muskegon, MI at Pere Marquette Park on Lake Michigan. She enjoyed being treasurer of the Muskegon Woman's Club for several years until moving to Beacon Hill Retirement Community in Grand Rapids with Marv in 2007. Marie was a member of Third Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Dearborn CRC, Westwood Reformed and Calvin CRC in Muskegon, and lastly, Immanuel Reformed in Grand Rapids. Memorial Service Sunday, December 21, 2:00 PM. Visiting at 1:30 and fellowship in narthex following service at Immanuel Church, 1300 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, MI. Online condolences may be left at www.ofieldfunerahome.com. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made out to Beacon Hill, Mary and Martha Fund, 1919 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

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