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Georgiana Berghuis Obituary

BERGHUIS, Georgiana V.
Of Kalamazoo

Passed away peacefully
Saturday, February 5, 2011. She is survived by husband,
Michael J. Berghuis; children, Michael J. (Brigid) Berghuis Jr., AnnMarie Berghuis; grandchildren, Amarrah Kean, Timothy Berghuis, Petey Berghuis; sisters, JoAnn (Sam) Woo, Kathy Johnsen, Sherry (Bill) Berghuis; brothers, Jack Dietrich and George (Diane) Dietrich Jr. In accordance with her wishes cremation
has taken place. Family and friends are invited for a Celebration of Life luncheon at Portage United Church of Christ, 2731 West Milham Ave., Portage, MI, on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Friends may leave thoughts and photos at:
www.avinkcremation.com


Published by Kalamazoo Gazette on Feb. 9, 2011.

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Marie Janssen

February 4, 2012

It hardly seems possible that a year has passed already. Georgie will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. We will always miss her when the Bunco girls meet. Love to all of you

Lyn German

February 25, 2011

Mike I didn't know Georgiana but I know what you & your family are going through & you are in my thoughts & prayers.. I didn't know about this until yesterday 2-24-11 when Joan Fitzgerald told me..
I am sorry for you loss..

Take care
Lyn German

Leslie Johnson

February 12, 2011

Mike, AnnMarie, I am so sorry for your loss. I stumbled across this quite by accident; I had no idea.... My prayers for you both....

Ron and Diane Meyers

February 12, 2011

We are so sorry for the family and friends of Georgiana for your loss. She was a sweetie and will be missed

Gail Fevig

February 11, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane-Pete Oppenhuisen

February 10, 2011

So sorry to hear about Georgie. We enjoyed sharing our trip to the Panama Canal with both you and Georgie. May God's love and peace bring you comfort.

Marie (LaPorte) Janssen

February 10, 2011

She will always be remembered for her smile and her caring . We will miss her. My sympathy to the family

Sharon Goodknecht

February 10, 2011

A treasured friend-a loving heart. You are, and will be, deeply missed. Rest in peace Georgie.

John & Sharon Underdah

February 9, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Georgia. Our prayers are with you Mike and your family at this time of sorrow.

PJ Storm-Artis

February 9, 2011

Georgie's smile and laugh will always be imprinted in my memory and bring a smile to my heart!

Marc and Dorene Doerschler

February 9, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Avink, McCowen, & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society - Schoolcraft

129 S Grand St P.O. Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49087

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