Margaret Elizabeth Curtis' Obituary
Margaret Elizabeth Curtis, 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026, with her husband by her side, just as he had been through nearly 55 years of marriage.
Born on December 27, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Margaret was the daughter of Robert C. and Hazel L. Hustwick. She and her husband, Mark, grew up living less than a mile away from each other and first met while attending junior high school. Mark would often say it was love at first sight. They were married on August 14, 1971, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek and went on to build an amazing life together centered on faith, family, service, and unconditional love. Margaret’s strength of character, sharp intellect, unwavering convictions, and constant encouragement shaped not only her husband and children but everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
After earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Margaret dedicated her career to serving others. She worked as a teacher, a jail educator, and a substance abuse counselor, always investing herself in helping people find hope, healing, and opportunity. Whether in her profession or in her personal life, she possessed a remarkable ability to encourage others with wisdom, compassion, and quiet strength.
Throughout her life, Margaret was a pillar of resilience. She endured physical pain with extraordinary grace, rarely allowing her own struggles to overshadow her concern for others. She found joy in reading, tending her gardens, collecting rocks, and spending countless hours in and around the lake with those she loved.
Margaret often told her cherished family and friends that she had lived a wonderful life and had
witnessed many of God’s miracles. Her faith sustained her throughout her life and brought her great peace in her final days.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Hazle L. Hustwick.
She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Mark; her children, Aaron Curtis and Leah Lytle; her beloved granddaughters, Jessica and Justine Lytle; her brother, Bishop David T. Hustwick (Susan); her sister, Rebecca Fairfax (Michael); and many extended family members and dear friends whose lives she touched.
Even in her final days, Margaret remained focused on caring for those she loved, making thoughtful and detailed decisions that would ease the burdens of her family after she was gone. That selfless spirit defined her life. Those who knew and loved Margaret will remember her as a woman of unwavering faith, remarkable strength, deep compassion, and enduring grace. Her example will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Andrew & Matthias Anglican Church in Hastings, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan in appreciation of the compassionate care they provided.
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