Photo courtesy of O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids
My sympathy to Marvin's family. I have many happy memories of him at our Finnish American society programs.
Marie Fowler
January 08, 2018 | Coopersville, MI | Friend
Virginia and family, Mary and I are sorry to hear of Marvin's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Mary Cullinane
December 24, 2017 | Grand Rapids
Our deepest condolences goes out to Virginia and familiy.
Greg & Collen Simmons
December 20, 2017 | Rockford, MI
Very sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. I remember many good times we had with him and Virginia at the Finnish American Society get-togethers and how they always liked to dance. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Judy Hakala
December 20, 2017
Virginia, Leon and I are so sorry to hear of Marvin's death. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Leon and Paula
Paula Ballast
December 19, 2017 | Alto
Virginia my prayers goes out to you and your family Be Blessed.
Diana& John Roberson
December 19, 2017 | Moline, IL
Mary Ellen and Rita so sorry for your loss.
Paula Stark
December 19, 2017 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Virginia & family, So sorry for your loss Marvin
michael patterson
December 19, 2017 | Greenville, MI
My heartfelt sympathy to Virginia and the girls and their families. May the richness of God's love fill your hearts and give you peace.
Jo McGavin
December 19, 2017 | MI
MARVIN ANDREW LOUKUS, age 79, devoted husband, friend and father, went to be with his friend Jesus. “Why do you seek him here? He has gone to his father.”
Those who cherish his memory are his wife Virginia (Cullinane); daughters Mary Ellen (Tony) Gedris, Rita (Doug) Petteys, Nancy (Karin) Ballast, Noreen (Tremayne) Ralston; brother Russell Smith; brother-in-law Daniel Cullinane; grandchildren Vincent, Neil, Sophia, Tristen, and many nieces and nephews. Marvin grew up in Lake Linden, MI with his brothers Charles, John, George, and Russell. Marvin was deeply proud of his Finnish roots. He completed high school (Lake Linden / Hubbel), served in the US Army, and later attended GRJC. Marvin worked for the Dept. of Transportation for many years. He met and married Virginia and helped her raise four girls, and was very proud of their achievements. They will especially remember Saturdays at the library with him and trips to Saginaw and the U.P. He was a great example of how to live as a Christian. He was an active member of his church and gave to mission work. His hobbies were bowling, church suppers, building clocks, reading, telling jokes and his bus trips with his wife and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 21, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1449 Wilcox Park Dr. S.E., Grand Rapids. Rev. James Chelich presiding. The family will greet friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tuition Angel Grant Fund of St. Thomas the Apostle.
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