Carol Ann Hatchew's Obituary
Carol Ann Hatchew, age 76 went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 10, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of James and Carolyn (Woodward) Carr. Carol married Tom Hatchew on May 29, 1953. They owned a foster home for children for over twenty years. Her life was all about caring for children. Carol is survived one son, Tom Hatchew of Rodney, two daughters, Sandy (Gordon) Ellis of Rodney and Karen (Bill) Whipple of Stanwood, 5 grandchildren, Josh and Adam Hatchew, Joann Mitchell, Olivia Johansen and Candace Mayes, 12 great grandchildren, two brothers; Larry (Joyce) Carr, David (Lois) Carr and one sister, Sherry (Tom) Vanderplow, plus several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tom, two brothers and three sisters, all of whom lived in Grand Rapids, plus one granddaughter. Funeral Services for Carol will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Ed Milam officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be to the Make A Wish Foundation.
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