Valarie (Val) Fortenbacher's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2024 in Grand Haven, Michigan

Valarie (Val) Fortenbacher

July 9, 1938 - February 19, 2024 (85 years old)

Grand Haven, Michigan

Valarie (Val) Fortenbacher's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2024 in Grand Haven, Michigan

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Valarie (Val) Fortenbacher

July 9, 1938 - February 19, 2024 (85 years old)

Grand Haven, Michigan

Valarie Fortenbacher Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Valarie Fortenbacher (Grand Haven, Michigan), born in Muskegon, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 85, on February 19, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Valarie Fortenbacher to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Robarge and Elizabeth Robarge (Campbell); and her husband William "Bill" Fortenbacher, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Bill Fortenbacher Jr. and Carol Anderson (David); her grandson Derek Anderson (Jenna); her great grandchild Max William; her siblings, Nancy Franczek and David Robarge (Susan); and her close friend Carolyn Minott.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS in honor of Val may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (https://mda.donordrive.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services



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