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Valerie, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. So heartbreaking. God bless you.
Marie Koetje (Helen Belknap)
MARIE KOETJE
February 26, 2016 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI


Portage, Michigan
Dec 22, 1920 – Feb 22, 2016
Jones (Bates), Marie was the first-born daughter of Arthur Burdette and Relva Beal Lennox Bates. They along with her beloved husband of 61 years, Lyle, preceded her in death. Marie passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016, which would have been Lyle's 98th birthday. She was born Doris Marie Bates...
Read MoreValerie, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. So heartbreaking. God bless you.
Marie Koetje (Helen Belknap)
MARIE KOETJE
February 26, 2016 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of your loss of your Mother. Marie was a beautiful person and made me smile on many occasions.
Martha Ohnsman
February 26, 2016 | Rockford, MI
Marie always was so independent and loved her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss.
Martha Ohnsman
February 26, 2016 | Rockford, MI
I met Marie at church. She is a wonderful lady and will be missed. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend Saturday's service.
Melinda Kirn
February 25, 2016 | Grand Rapids, MI
What a wonderful tribute to an extraordinary life! Our hearts and prayers go out to Marie's family.
Larry Moss
February 24, 2016 | Greenville, MI
sounds like a wonderful life... so sorry for your loss Maria
February 24, 2016

May this candle shine its light on all the great memories you and your family shared with your Mom, Val! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Julie Jakeway
February 24, 2016