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Mary (Hallas) Brandow, age 67, of Grand Rapids, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 14, 2018, as she was surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, George Hallas and Dorothy Zissler; her mother and step-father, Nancy and Richard Cavner. Surviving are her children, Jason and Stephanie Brandow, Robyn and Dwayne Porter, Jared Brandow and Marty Blessinger, Charlene and Darrell Cobb; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Hallas; father of the children, Jerry Brandow. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Steve Deur officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day/Coconutter Strutters at http://www.the3day.org/goto/CharCobb. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.
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January 19, 2018 6:41pm
Our deepest sympathies to Mary's family and friends.
- Sue and Eric Brown
January 18, 2018 6:47am
Robyn and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. A mother is so hard to lose. We hope you are all doing ok. With our condolences, Jeff, Gwen, Jacob and Curtis Borst.
- Jeff and Gwen Borst
January 17, 2018 3:18pm
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mary was an amazingly kind and loving woman. I know her legacy continues in the lives of her loved ones.
- Renee Berens (Becker)
January 16, 2018 12:17pm
To all of Mary`s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, All of my love and prayers of comfort to all of you. You have been blessed with such a loving mother. She's been a wonderful friend to me for 50 years. She will be greatly missed. Love
- Karen Reese
January 16, 2018 6:30am
Char and Family, I am so sorry to read of your mothers passing. May your memories of happier days get you through this very difficult time.
She is now pain free and you will meet again!
- Karen Chesbro
January 16, 2018 2:41am
Mary was our cousin by marriage, she was a kind loving person. always had a smile for everyone.
So sorry for your loss.
Bob & Shirley Kirkland.
- Shirley (Griffin) Kirkland
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