Virginia
Virginia E. Bronson
Virginia went to heaven early Monday morning March 6, 2017 at Vincinia Gardens. Her health declined following a fall in November.
She was born April 23, 1927 in Woodsfield Ohio to Ralph and Louise Campbell and came to Michigan with her family as a young child. She was an expert seamstress and her quilts were given in charity to many organizations. She, along with husband Al, was one of the founding members of the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Machinery Club and Rumely Products Collectors and had been an active member of the Otsego Area Historical Society. Ginny was a lifelong member of St. Margaret’s Church and especially enjoyed going to the Cooper Church. She led an active and happy life with her many friends until the time of her fall. Her final words were “I want to go home to rest.”
She was preceded in death by her husband Elwin (Al) Bronson in 2008 and her siblings, George, Ralph, Fred, James and Susan.
Left to mourn are her children, Michael (Judy) Bronson, Mary (Randy) Lober and Mark (Sherri) Bronson all of Otsego; grandchildren, Paul Bronson, Joseph (Kecia) Bronson and Sarah (Chris) Lake; great-grandchildren, Hollieh Bronson, Tyler, Travis and Alie Bronson and Lauren and Parker Lake; her brother, Francis “Pete” Campbell of Arizona; brother –in-law, Frank Rupert; sister-in-law, Mary Campbell along with many beloved nieces, nephews and godchildren.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
A private family burial will be held at St. Margaret Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Ginny may be made to the Otsego Area Historical Society.
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Arlene and David Campbell
March 7, 2017 at 5:44 pm
Aunt Ginny, we will miss you and pray you are reunited with Uncle Dean and all your family in Heaven. We know you are resting in the arms of our Lord.
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Terry Arehart VanLent
March 7, 2017 at 6:05 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ginnie was such a nice person My Mom Maxine Arehart and I worked the church rummage sales with her, we had a lot of fun. I’m praying for you May God Bless you.
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Louise Clawson
March 7, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Enjoyed working with her at the musuem. She
Will be missed.
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Lee and Diane Boysen
March 7, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Mark and Sherri, and the rest of the family. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Mother in law, Grandmother, sister and sister in law. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We are thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
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Bob Miles
March 7, 2017 at 8:58 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We are in Florida so will be unable to attend a celebration of her life. My thoughts will be with the family.
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Kathleen Snyder Fisher
March 7, 2017 at 9:06 pm
My dad and I send condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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Lisa Lundberg
March 7, 2017 at 9:29 pm
I met Ginny & Al through the Rumely Products Collectors. As well as many of the Bronson Family. Many fond memories of gathering around the campers talking tractors. Ginny is one of my dearest friends that I will cherish for the rest of my life. My deepest sympathy to the Bronson family.
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Chuck and Helen Setter
March 7, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Chuck and I are saddened to hear this news about Ginnie. We will always remember the Rumley fun we had over the years. A wonderful lady. Rest in the arms of the Lord in Heaven.
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Deb & Larry Belden
March 7, 2017 at 10:37 pm
Mary, Randy & family.. We are so very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I know she will be missed greatly. May you find peace knowing she is resting with our Lord and Savior.
Reply
Judith Hiemstra-Bronson
March 7, 2017 at 10:47 pm
I will miss Mom B so much. She was a wonderful mother-in-law to me. We were very close and friends. She always had good advice and was a wonderful listener. I enjoyed spending time with her and our talks on the phone. God’s Speed to Mom and I know she is back with Pop now.
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Sue Lindsey
March 7, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Randy and Mary, and family…..so sorry to hear of your mothers passing…. She was a lovely lady…I had the chance to work with her at “Skogmos” for a couple of years ! Keep the memories close, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time……
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Darl and Joyce Gilliland
March 7, 2017 at 11:00 pm
We are so sorry to hear about your sweet mom. She always had a smile and kind words. She loved all of her children and was so proud of them. May the happy memories help you through this difficult time. May you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father surrounding you with His love and give you peace and comfort. With loving sympathy to our dear friends.
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Dave and Joy Perricone
March 8, 2017 at 2:15 am
Our prayers are with all the family Ginny touched the lives of so many. She will be greatly missed by our family.
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Bill Daines
March 8, 2017 at 2:42 am
Mark, Sherri and family, Praying for you and your family. My condolences.
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Debbie Rysenga
March 8, 2017 at 7:01 am
My prayers are with your family. I did not know her very long, but got to know her family well. She is where she wished to be. Love Debbie
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Theresa L. Campbell
March 8, 2017 at 8:46 am
Aunt Ginnie, you will be very much missed by our family. Your smile and great love for your whole family. God Bless, rest in peace.
Reply
Larry & Kathi Fuss
March 8, 2017 at 2:19 pm
So sorry to hear of Ginny’s passing! We will miss seeing here at different restaurants. She was a great lady and will miss her smiling face! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Reply
Cynthia Lober
March 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Love you and all the family. Praying for you all .God bless you and your!
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Nancy Barton Nash
March 8, 2017 at 5:17 pm
The last time I saw Virginia,was at our 70th class reunion 2 yrs ago.
We shared many good memories.
Reply
Brad Fisher
March 8, 2017 at 5:53 pm
To the friends and family of Ginny Bronson. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. I will miss her smile at the museum. She always had a kind word for everyone. She went out of her way to say hi and thank volunteers at the museum for their hard work. She was definitely one of a kind.
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Sally Oge
March 8, 2017 at 6:03 pm
I’m so sorry for your lose, she will be missed.
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JoAnn Burchett
March 8, 2017 at 6:31 pm
Ginny was a sweetheart! I will miss her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Reply
Emily Mills
March 8, 2017 at 6:57 pm
To all of Ginny’s family :
I’m so sorry about your loss. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ginny many times over the years when she was my customer at Hardings and the bank. Every time I interacted with her, she left me smiling. Her family meant everything to her and you know she loved you all so much. I’m sure she’s with Al now talking tractors. Prayers , Emily
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Ryan and Molly Wieber
March 9, 2017 at 6:47 am
Ginny was a treasure! We’ll never forget her genuine warmth and friendliness. She always had a smile, and loved sharing memories and stories of long ago– we’re thankful we knew her and Al and we’ll always be blessed by great memories.
Reply
Don & Sherry Hurlbut
March 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Mike, Mark, Mary and Families: We’re so sorry to learn of Virginia’s passing. Don and I both have good memories, although Don has many more having grown up next door. May your memories help you through this difficult time. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Virginia.
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Lorna and Craig Sisson
March 10, 2017 at 11:14 pm
Dear Mike, Mark & Sherry, Mary and families
Your mom was a very special lady. Wherever she went her smile lit the room. You were blessed to have her for your mom. May Wonderful memories flood your hearts and give you joy to ease the pain of her loss. May God bless you and give you His peace. Love Lorna and Craig
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Janet & Bob Lamper
March 11, 2017 at 11:02 am
Dear Mike, Mark Mary and families
Virginia was a very caring and special person. She will be missed by all. What a great neighbor to have while we were growing up. Always had a smile. Love Janet & Bob
Reply
Shirley & Lucian
March 13, 2017 at 10:45 am
Mike,Mark,Mary & families
We are so sorry for your loss, your mom will be missed by many. She was a wonderful friend and we shared so many happy times with her enjoying her warmth & laughter at our Tuesday morning breakfast at Judy’s Restaurant. We know she was ready to go to her heavenly home and be with Al and loved ones who have passed on before. Love Shirley & Lucian
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Mary Benthin
March 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Prayers to the family
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She was born April 23, 1927 in Woodsfield Ohio to Ralph and Louise Campbell and came to Michigan with her family as a young child. She was an expert seamstress and her quilts were given in charity to many organizations. She, along with husband Al, was one of the founding members of the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Machinery Club and Rumely Products Collectors and had been an active member of the Otsego Area Historical Society. Ginny was a lifelong member of St. Margaret’s Church and especially enjoyed going to the Cooper Church. She led an active and happy life with her many friends until the time of her fall. Her final words were “I want to go home to rest.”
She was preceded in death by her husband Elwin (Al) Bronson in 2008 and her siblings, George, Ralph, Fred, James and Susan.
Left to mourn are her children, Michael (Judy) Bronson, Mary (Randy) Lober and Mark (Sherri) Bronson all of Otsego; grandchildren, Paul Bronson, Joseph (Kecia) Bronson and Sarah (Chris) Lake; great-grandchildren, Hollieh Bronson, Tyler, Travis and Alie Bronson and Lauren and Parker Lake; her brother, Francis “Pete” Campbell of Arizona; brother –in-law, Frank Rupert; sister-in-law, Mary Campbell along with many beloved nieces, nephews and godchildren.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
A private family burial will be held at St. Margaret Cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in memory of Ginny may be made to the Otsego Area Historical Society.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Virginia E. Bronson
Condolence Messages
Arlene and David Campbell
March 7, 2017 at 5:44 pm
Aunt Ginny, we will miss you and pray you are reunited with Uncle Dean and all your family in Heaven. We know you are resting in the arms of our Lord.
Reply
Terry Arehart VanLent
March 7, 2017 at 6:05 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ginnie was such a nice person My Mom Maxine Arehart and I worked the church rummage sales with her, we had a lot of fun. I’m praying for you May God Bless you.
Reply
Louise Clawson
March 7, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Enjoyed working with her at the musuem. She
Will be missed.
Reply
Lee and Diane Boysen
March 7, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Mark and Sherri, and the rest of the family. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Mother in law, Grandmother, sister and sister in law. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We are thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Reply
Bob Miles
March 7, 2017 at 8:58 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We are in Florida so will be unable to attend a celebration of her life. My thoughts will be with the family.
Reply
Kathleen Snyder Fisher
March 7, 2017 at 9:06 pm
My dad and I send condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Reply
Lisa Lundberg
March 7, 2017 at 9:29 pm
I met Ginny & Al through the Rumely Products Collectors. As well as many of the Bronson Family. Many fond memories of gathering around the campers talking tractors. Ginny is one of my dearest friends that I will cherish for the rest of my life. My deepest sympathy to the Bronson family.
Reply
Chuck and Helen Setter
March 7, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Chuck and I are saddened to hear this news about Ginnie. We will always remember the Rumley fun we had over the years. A wonderful lady. Rest in the arms of the Lord in Heaven.
Reply
Deb & Larry Belden
March 7, 2017 at 10:37 pm
Mary, Randy & family.. We are so very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I know she will be missed greatly. May you find peace knowing she is resting with our Lord and Savior.
Reply
Judith Hiemstra-Bronson
March 7, 2017 at 10:47 pm
I will miss Mom B so much. She was a wonderful mother-in-law to me. We were very close and friends. She always had good advice and was a wonderful listener. I enjoyed spending time with her and our talks on the phone. God’s Speed to Mom and I know she is back with Pop now.
Reply
Sue Lindsey
March 7, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Randy and Mary, and family…..so sorry to hear of your mothers passing…. She was a lovely lady…I had the chance to work with her at “Skogmos” for a couple of years ! Keep the memories close, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time……
Reply
Darl and Joyce Gilliland
March 7, 2017 at 11:00 pm
We are so sorry to hear about your sweet mom. She always had a smile and kind words. She loved all of her children and was so proud of them. May the happy memories help you through this difficult time. May you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father surrounding you with His love and give you peace and comfort. With loving sympathy to our dear friends.
Reply
Dave and Joy Perricone
March 8, 2017 at 2:15 am
Our prayers are with all the family Ginny touched the lives of so many. She will be greatly missed by our family.
Reply
Bill Daines
March 8, 2017 at 2:42 am
Mark, Sherri and family, Praying for you and your family. My condolences.
Reply
Debbie Rysenga
March 8, 2017 at 7:01 am
My prayers are with your family. I did not know her very long, but got to know her family well. She is where she wished to be. Love Debbie
Reply
Theresa L. Campbell
March 8, 2017 at 8:46 am
Aunt Ginnie, you will be very much missed by our family. Your smile and great love for your whole family. God Bless, rest in peace.
Reply
Larry & Kathi Fuss
March 8, 2017 at 2:19 pm
So sorry to hear of Ginny’s passing! We will miss seeing here at different restaurants. She was a great lady and will miss her smiling face! Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Reply
Cynthia Lober
March 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Love you and all the family. Praying for you all .God bless you and your!
Reply
Nancy Barton Nash
March 8, 2017 at 5:17 pm
The last time I saw Virginia,was at our 70th class reunion 2 yrs ago.
We shared many good memories.
Reply
Brad Fisher
March 8, 2017 at 5:53 pm
To the friends and family of Ginny Bronson. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. I will miss her smile at the museum. She always had a kind word for everyone. She went out of her way to say hi and thank volunteers at the museum for their hard work. She was definitely one of a kind.
Reply
Sally Oge
March 8, 2017 at 6:03 pm
I’m so sorry for your lose, she will be missed.
Reply
JoAnn Burchett
March 8, 2017 at 6:31 pm
Ginny was a sweetheart! I will miss her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Reply
Emily Mills
March 8, 2017 at 6:57 pm
To all of Ginny’s family :
I’m so sorry about your loss. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ginny many times over the years when she was my customer at Hardings and the bank. Every time I interacted with her, she left me smiling. Her family meant everything to her and you know she loved you all so much. I’m sure she’s with Al now talking tractors. Prayers , Emily
Reply
Ryan and Molly Wieber
March 9, 2017 at 6:47 am
Ginny was a treasure! We’ll never forget her genuine warmth and friendliness. She always had a smile, and loved sharing memories and stories of long ago– we’re thankful we knew her and Al and we’ll always be blessed by great memories.
Reply
Don & Sherry Hurlbut
March 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Mike, Mark, Mary and Families: We’re so sorry to learn of Virginia’s passing. Don and I both have good memories, although Don has many more having grown up next door. May your memories help you through this difficult time. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Virginia.
Reply
Lorna and Craig Sisson
March 10, 2017 at 11:14 pm
Dear Mike, Mark & Sherry, Mary and families
Your mom was a very special lady. Wherever she went her smile lit the room. You were blessed to have her for your mom. May Wonderful memories flood your hearts and give you joy to ease the pain of her loss. May God bless you and give you His peace. Love Lorna and Craig
Reply
Janet & Bob Lamper
March 11, 2017 at 11:02 am
Dear Mike, Mark Mary and families
Virginia was a very caring and special person. She will be missed by all. What a great neighbor to have while we were growing up. Always had a smile. Love Janet & Bob
Reply
Shirley & Lucian
March 13, 2017 at 10:45 am
Mike,Mark,Mary & families
We are so sorry for your loss, your mom will be missed by many. She was a wonderful friend and we shared so many happy times with her enjoying her warmth & laughter at our Tuesday morning breakfast at Judy’s Restaurant. We know she was ready to go to her heavenly home and be with Al and loved ones who have passed on before. Love Shirley & Lucian
Reply
Mary Benthin
March 13, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Prayers to the family
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