Della Emily Carey's Obituary
Morley, Della Emily Carey, age 98 of Morley, passed away Saturday July 16, 2011 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born on July 6, 1913 in Big Prairie Township, the daughter of Ezzra and Edna (Cook) Thumser. Della raised her family on the family Centennial Farm in Morley where she loved gardening, flowers and birds. She also enjoyed playing cards with her "Secret Pals" group. Della is survived by five children, Phyllis Hall, Fred (Janet Jutila) Carey, Stanley (Helen) Carey, Larry (Edee Losey) Carey, Marie (Don) Kohn, all of Morley, daughter-in-law Diane Carey of Lutz, Florida, 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Howard Thumser of Lowell plus many nieces and nephews. Della was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Orville in 1990, 11 brothers and sisters, one son Robert, in 2004, 4 grandchildren and one son-in-law Ira Hall. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 20, 2011 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Brad Brillhart officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.
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