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Grand Rapids all-time great bowler Marion Ladewig leaves behind lasting legacy
The Grand Rapids Press ^ | April 16, 2010 | Greg Johnson

Posted on 04/17/2010 9:25:42 AM PDT by EveningStar

Marion Ladewig's legacy is reflected in yellowed newspaper clippings, record books, multiple halls of fame and in the memories of those who watched her win bowling's biggest national events and then provide color commentary on a popular local bowling television show...

Ms. Ladewig, a lifelong Grand Rapids resident regarded internationally as the greatest woman bowler ever, died Friday of heart failure, her daughter LaVonne Vicari said. She was 95...

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KEYWORDS: bowler; bowling; grandrapids; marionladewig; michigan; obituary
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1 posted on 04/17/2010 9:25:43 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

RIP.


2 posted on 04/17/2010 9:44:13 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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