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Mary Kuiper Obituary

Mary R. Kuiper Tennessee Mary R. Kuiper, age 65, formerly of Calumet Township, passed away in Tennessee on January 9, 2006. She is survived by one son, Chip (Wayne) (Alison) Kuiper of Griffith; one daughter, Deedee (fiance, Joe Upchurch) Post of Crown Point; three grandchildren: Crystal, Chad and Matthew; mother, Ada Pearl Robbins of TN; two sisters, Lee (Ron) Gibson of TN and Linda (Lynn) Eilard of FL; two brothers: Edgar (Joyce) Harris of NC and Junior (Pat) Harris of FL. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and son, Byron. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Second Christian Reformed Church of Highland with Rev. Steve Van Eck officiating. Burial at Hope Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd., Highland. Mary was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church of Highland and was employed as a CNA at Sun Bridge Nursing Home in Tennessee. Memorials may be given to the family in her name.

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Published by The Times from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2006.

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Janet Huseman

January 14, 2006

Dear DeeDee and Chip.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Your mom and I started our first job together at the railroad in 1959. My daughters played with you when you were small. Karen and Debbie.

Your mother was a wonderful women and it was a privilege to know her. She will be missed by all. We send you our deepest sympthy.

Janet Huseman

jerry harris

January 13, 2006

chip&dedee our hearts and sympathy's go out to you all on this sudden loss,we wish you all well and hopes to see you soon. love you all chris jerry kirstin

Kathy Swets-Grant

January 12, 2006

While growing up Mary was a close friend to the family. My best friend at Highland Christian was Byron and now they are together again.

My love and condolence,

Penny Easley

January 12, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Mary was a spark, dynamite in a small package!!

God Bless you all,

Julio & Sandy Sanchez

January 12, 2006

Dear Chip and DeeDee and families,

You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers.

We both thought your mom was the "best", and although we haven't seen her lately we will miss her.

LOUIS AND HARRIET MARAGOS

January 11, 2006

WE EMPATHISE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WAYNE.I KNOW ITS HARD TO DEAL WITH AND A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY IT WILL GET BETTER...IT WILL BUT IT TAKES A WHILE...LOUIE

Allen Ford

January 11, 2006

Chip,

I only met your mother a few times but I always felt welcome in her home. Thanks for being a good son to my mother, as well as yours. My heart and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow.



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