Grand Rapids, Michigan
Friberg, Gretchen Jean (Wessell) Gretchen Jean (Wessell) Friberg surrendered her battle with dementia and bid farewell to her children on Wednesday February 10, 2021. She is already missed by son Nick and daughter Lori and their amazing wives Demetria and Connie, respectively, who treated her as...
Read MoreGretchen and her family were friends of my family when we were growing up in the small town of Lowell and attending Lowell High School and the Methodist Church together. I remember her as a vivacious young lady, well-liked by everyone. Saddened to learn of her passing.
David Thaler
April 20, 2021 | Friend
Gretchen was 2 years behind me at 400-student Lowell (Michigan) High School, where I graduated in 1960. A town of 2000 people just 15 miles east of Grand Rapids.
Grades 7-12 were all in the same small 3-story brick building, so students knew everyone else, and shared most school experiences and activities together. (There were no school sports for girls back then.)
In those junior high and senior high days, Gretchen was an immensely popular and active student, a truly ...
Robert J Thaler
April 18, 2021 | Acquaintance
I am so sorry to hear that Aunt Gretchen has passed. I have many great memories of playing at her house in Allendale when I was a child. To this day, each time I pass that area on Lake Michigan Drive, my heart fills with fond memories. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of those who will miss her dearly.
Jackie Bouwman
February 23, 2021 | Family
I have many fond memories of Aunt Gretchen from when I was young. I will miss her.
Ryan Wessell
February 13, 2021 | Family
Nick, sorry to see your lovely Mother has passed on. I met her a
Few times when she came into Rogers Dept. Store .May she RIP.
Sue Willard
Men’s Dept.
February 13, 2021
Nick and Lori - my deepest sympathy. Your mom bringing a casserole to welcome us to the Trillium Lane neighborhood is one of many great memories as our time as neighbors including her great care of Jeff when he was little and I was working. I'm sorry we lost touch over the years.
Kay
Kay Snyder
February 13, 2021 | Neighbor
My deepest sympathy upon hearing of Gretchen's passing. Although I haven't seen Gretchen in many years I have very fond memories of her in high school. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Cheryl Koert Fitzsimmons
February 12, 2021 | Classmate
Gretchen was one of my very best friends for many many years. She was the sister I never had. We laughed and cried together so many times I could not begin to count them. I will miss her forever.
Linda Hines Wessell
February 12, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kathleen (Ellis) Dintaman
February 12, 2021 | Classmate
