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Aug
24
Celebration of Life
2:30 p.m.
Ventura Baptist Church
16240 Quincy Street, Holland, MI 49424
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Marlene Ross Obituary
Marlene Ross passed away on August 10, 2025. She was 89 years old.
Marlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Ross. She was a beloved mother to Dan (Kim), Tom (Mary) and Mike (Robin). Proud Grandmother of Leslie, Tommy (Racheal), Matt (Tanya) and Mandy (Jeff), Great Grandmother to Ayden, Kaydence, Luella, Jace, Madison and Jovie. She was predeceased in death by her parents Anna and Irvan Rouhl, sister Carol Black and brother Irven Rouhl.
Marlene took great joy in spending time with all her Family and many Friends. Her greatest joy was her love for her Lord and savior Jesus. Marlenes simple devotion to Jesus blessed many people. In these last years the joy of the Lord was Marlenes strength. Now Marlene is safely home with Jesus.
Celebration of life will be held on August 24, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Ventura Baptist Church, 16240 Quincy Street, Holland, MI 49424.
In lieu of flowers, money can be directed to Ventura Baptist Church’s Benevolence fund. Checks can be made to Ventura Baptist church with the memo line for Benevolence.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Marlene’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
24
Celebration of Life
2:30 p.m.
Ventura Baptist Church
16240 Quincy Street, Holland, MI 49424
Send FlowersServices provided by
Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care - Grand RapidsOnly 5 hours left for delivery to next service.