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Remembering Mary Lou Elzinga

ELZINGA, MARY LOU 12/18/1935 – 07/14/2015   Mary Lou Elzinga (Zoerhoff), of Grandville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Ann Zoerhoff and her son, Scott Elzinga. She is survived by her dear husband of 59 years, Alvin “Tiny” Elzinga; son, Steve Elzinga; daughter, Shelley Weller; grandchildren, Allison (Tim) Schuchardt, John (Annie) Weller, Scott (Shelby) Weller; three great grandchildren; and brother, Herb (Carolee) Zoerhoff. Mary Lou worked at Russ’ Restaurant, as a hostess, for 25 years. She loved people, as they loved her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 AM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with Rev. Thomas Bos officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice.

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Dear Al, Herb, and families, Peace. I knew and enjoyed the Zoerhoff family since I was a young boy. Mary Lou was so gracious and pleasant to us wherever we met. May the "God of all comfort ... grant you patient endurance" (2Cor1). Love always, AJ... [url=http://www.bytworkaj.4t.com]http://www.bytworkaj.4t.com[/url]

— Yvonne and Al J. Bytwork

Tiny and Family, you have our deepest sympathy.

— Vern and Sadie Hirdez

Dear Elzinga Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your mom was a sweet, fun lady. Sincerely, Ann Moored DeYoung and the Moored Family

— Ann Moored DeYoung

Dear Shelley and family, I learned of the passing of your mom today. I am so sorry for your loss! I thank God that you got to spend so much special time with her. Looking at the picture of her beautiful face, I see you, Shelley. Prayers go out to you! Sincerely, Anita

— Anita O'Connor-Morgan

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