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Loretta Tolhurst

May 11, 2021
Richland, MI

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Tolhurst , Loretta M. 8/9/1938 - 5/11/2021 Richland Age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Loretta was a born in Kalamazoo, on August 9, 1938, the daughter of Leonard and Clara (DeVries) Tinklenberg. She had a kind smile and wonderful laugh. She loved to spend time with family and friends and leaves behind many great memories to be cherished. In 1989, she married Charles A. Tolhurst who preceded her in death in 2020. They loved to travel together and took many memorable trips throughout the U.S. She was a hard worker who retired from Borgess Hospital. When not working she enjoyed playing and watching sports. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and was on several bowling leagues. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was known to be a prankster among her friends. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her. Loretta is survived by her step-children; Kandice (Tim) Perry, Charles Tolhurst Jr. and Timothy (Lois) Tolhurst; step-grandchildren; Shannon (Jack) Fritz, Jason (Katie) Tolhurst, Eric Tolhurst, Nathan (Alexandra) Tolhurst, John Perry and Joe Perry; several step-great-grandchildren; sister, Clarissa (Richard) Hansen; brothers, Ryan Tinklenberg and Lauren Tinklenberg; many in-laws, several nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Jen Bovin, John Tinklenberg, Nelson Tinklenberg, Myrtle Klop, Betty Zuidema, Donald Tinklenberg, Leonard Tinklenberg Jr., Lawrence Tinklenberg, Clarence Tinklenberg, Carol Demerck, Charles Tinklenberg and Patricia Proudy. In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan, c/o the funeral home.