Virginia M. Gilbert

GILBERT, MRS. VIRGINIA M. Battle Creek Formerly of Fruitport Mrs. Virginia M. Gilbert, age 81, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 27, 1924 to Walter& Iva Essenberg and married Max Gilbert on November 26, 1949 in Fruitport, MI. Mrs. Gilbert had been the former co- owner of the Fruitport Village Inn Restaurant for 12 years with her husband Max. She was a former member of Fruitport V.F.W. Aux.& Cloverville Eagles. SURVIVORS 1 son, Jeffery Clara Gilbert of NC & children, Collette, Terri, Angela, Jeffery II, Shannon 2 daughters, Valerie Gilbert Rene Ayala of Battle Creek, MI & children, Adrienne Gale Gary Houghtaling of Lapeer, MI & children, Genna 10 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Marvin Nancy Essenberg of Fruitport, Robert Sharon Essenberg of Muskegon, James Helen Essenberg of Holland, MI & several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Max. SERVICE Tuesday, January 3, 2006, 11:00 AM at Clock Lifestory Funeral Home - Fruitport with Pastor Tom Helton officiating. Interment at Fruitport Mausoleum. VISITATION Monday, 3-6 PM at Clock Lifestory Funeral Home - Fruitport. MEMORIAL: Virginia M. Gilbert memorial fund. Clock - Fruitport