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Mary Nelson Obituary
Mary Nelson, 99, of Grand Haven, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at American House – Spring Lake. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
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John and Debbie Dusnik
September 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person and good friend to our family, especially my mother. So many memories of boating and snow skiing.
Carol {Strange} Randall
September 17, 2025
How well I remember Mary from the days of growing up in Grand Haven. My father {Rev. Carl Strange} thought so much of her during our days with then - First Methodist Church in the 1950's. She is a beautiful person.
Bonnie Thornell
September 14, 2025
Pat, Eric and family I’m so glad I met Mary in Florida she was a wonderful , cheering lady that was full of life will miss her greatly
Yvonne Olmsted
September 5, 2025
So sad for us. Wherever she may be she will bring, among so much more, love, humor, enthusiasm for the present moment, fashion superb and ever interesting conversation..
Stan Van Kolken
September 4, 2025
Mary always had a kind word for everyone and knew the history of many, many families as she helped deliver and care for thousands of babies born in the Tri-cities. My dad, Dr. Preston VanKolken, worked closely with Mary for many years and had the highest respect for her professional and personal talents, he often said "she was one in a million!"
Lois Jeanne Larabee
September 3, 2025
I will always remember how kind Mary was to me through all my procedures. She was a calming influence in a somewhat anxious situation. I thought a lot of her even though I haven´t seen her for many years.
Lois Larabee
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