Mary Lou Sweet's Obituary
Big Rapids - Mary Lou Sweet, 88, of Big Rapids, went to be in the arms of her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from Mission Point of Big Rapids.
She was born January 16, 1934, in Blanchard, the daughter of Asa and Lola Mae (Messer) Esch. Mary Lou grew up in Morley and graduated from Morley High School in 1952.
In her younger years, Mary Lou worked at the Paris Post Office. More recently she had worked as a bookkeeper at Ferris State University until retiring in 1996. Mary Lou loved to attend different churches in the area, and also formerly volunteered at Metron Nursing Center.
Mary Lou was formerly married to Clet Sweet, who preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by their children Tim and his wife Kathy of Hersey, and Kristi and her husband Jeff Wirth of Paris; granddaughters Jacqueline, Dani, Manaya, and Hailey; great-grandchildren Charlee, Layla, Nolan, Sadie, Kane, and Cassius is on the way; and several nieces and nephews. Mary Lou was also preceded in death by her daughter Tami, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Mary Lou's family will greet friends from 1:00 - -2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Committal services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Stanwood Cemetery, with Pastor Gregg Shewan officiating. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Area 5 Special Olympics. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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