Margaret (Peg) Mckenzie Buerge

Margaret (Peg) Mckenzie Proctor Buerge ,age 90 of Hastings , wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and so much more, passed peacefully on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on February 24, 1917 and raised in Bushnell, FL. and Evart, Michigan. Peg graduated from High School in 1934. She is survived by her husband of almost 66 years, Harold (Hal)Paul Buerge. Peg was the former administrator of the Barry County Medical Facility, now known as Thornapple Manor, she retired in 1981. She enjoyed a full, happy and joyfull life, always putting her family first. She also enjoyed her garden, golf, and her many hobbies until the day of her parting. Peg is survived by her 3 daughters, Jan Erin (Sonny) Frazier of Grand Haven, Mi., Susan Margaret (Deane) Brunson of Lake Wylie S.C., Beth Ellen (Fran) Lindgren of Shelbyville, Mi., one son, Daniel Proctor (Diane) Buerge of Hastings, Her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Jason (Kimber) Mahler and son, Jack of Washington DC, Lorie Eyer and son, Chase of Grand Rapids, Mi., Erin (Timothy) Albright of Grand Haven, Mi.,and her 3 daughters, Jess, Audrey, Emily and son, Nicholas, Jennifer (Peter)Manning, of Mableton, Ga., and daughter Mckenzie, Jeffrey (Kris) Jacobs of Hastings, and his daughter, Madison, and 2 sons, Johnathon Hamish and Kilian, Kris's 3 children, Josh, Cody and Jordan, Matthew (Amy) Lindgren of Ada, Mi., and his 3 daughters, Mackenzie, Brielle, clera and son Crue, Brian Martisius of Laramie, Wy., Justin Martisius of Grand Rapids, Kate Martisius of Hastings and son, Nolan, Kevin Martitius of Hastings. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Phyllis, Nan and a brother, Lee. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 16, 2007 at 2:00pm ,you can meet with the family 1hr prior to service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Pastor Jeffrey Garrison officiating. Memorials can be made to Pennock Hospital or Hastings Public Library. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).