Birth date: Jul 22, 1935 Death date: Jan 8, 2022
Big Rapids - Gertrude Edna (VanWestrienen) Ottobre, 86, of Big Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born July 22, 1935, in Rodney, the daughter of Harvey and Gladys (Smith) VanWestrienen, and liv Read Obituary
Mama Gertrude
I may have not known you but I still love you
Ian so sorry for your loss to the whole family
Love your son Bill
Undeniably, Aunt Gertie was one of the best aunts ever. For a city boy from Florida, time spent on the farm was such great fun. Playing in Uncle Paul's old cars, pretending to be race car drivers. What seemed like giant apple trees with plenty of rotten a
My mom Pat with Maxine and Gertie. Happier times. This photo put a smile on my moms face. I hope it does the same for you
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Thinking of Paul and all of the family at this sad time. What a great loss to all of you. She was a great person, very caring all of the time. I have many fond memories.
I am so sorry for you loss.
My heartfelt prayers are sent to you and yours.
Huggs
Patty.
Linda,
We are sending peace and love to you and your family. Our hearts are saddened for your loss. And know that you are in our prayers to find comfort in knowing she is with our Lord.
Sincerely,
Linda and Cliff Kilbourne
Patti I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember when Gert worked here at the hospital. She was always so nice It sounds like she lived a wonderful life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
To all of my Ottobre Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember going over to the house and chasing cousins around when Tony and I were little. A lot of great memories! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
We are sending the most hugest hug to all of the family. It's so hard. Sending you comfort. Gertrude had a sweet, kind spirit. Blessed to have known her. Even though we are not able to be there. Know your in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏
Love,
