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Charlene Grossman Obituary

Charlene Grossman, age 81, of Rothbury, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home. She was born November 20, 1938 in White River Township to Charles and Hazel (Petersen) Hansen.
Char married William Grossman on September 20, 1958. The Grossman's have lived in Rothbury many years. She was employed as a transcriptionist at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon before her retirement.
Char was an avid bowler. She was the first woman to roll a 300 game in Muskegon County. She enjoyed being with her grandkids. She also enjoyed trips to the casino. She was a member of the White Lake VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, William; her sons, Joseph (Pam) Grossman and John (Rita) Grossman; her grandchildren, Mitchell Grossman, Kylee (David) Bielski, Zachary Grossman, Nicole Grossman (Brian Tatro), Arthur Grossman and Anna (Jordan) King; five great-grandchildren, Milo Bielski, Vivian King, Wyatt King, Clairice Tatro and Evelyn Tatro; sisters-in-law, Doris Hansen and Donna Hansen; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Charles "Chuck" Grossman, brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Jim Hansen and sisters, Maxine Murphy and Bernice Friday.
A service will be held at a later date to be announced. Please consider Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Avenue, Suite 400, Muskegon, MI 49441 as a memorial. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby http://www.harrisfhome.com. Please go to https://youtu.be/TBd-s4k8h4A or scan the QR code that is shown with the obituary to play a video of Charlene.

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Published by Oceana's Herald-Journal from Mar. 18 to Mar. 26, 2020.

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lee kinstner

May 8, 2020

Bill so sorry to hear from Bambi of Char's passing. All the Kinstner family sends their love. I still remember your reception watching Uncle Art, Woody, Lee, have a good old country wedding. God bless you cousin.

Lee kinstner

Tim Zwit

March 21, 2020

Bill - so sorry about Char. Our condolences to you and your family. Take care of yourself.

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