Mary E. Sautter's Obituary
Big Rapids - Mary Ellen Sautter, 84, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born September 4, 1932, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Jones) Whitman, and lived in that area until moving to Big Rapids in 2012. For many years, Mary worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and then at the Federal Building in Battle Creek until retiring. Mary was very active in the Mecosta County Senior Center, serving as a Senior Companion to many. She was also the senior representative for the county area transit. Mary attended the First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Surviving Mary are her three children, Jack (Rachel) Childs of Battle Creek, David Childs of Tipton, Deborah (Greg) Allen of Hersey; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Ann Troff on Oct. 3, 2016. Family graveside services will be in the Hicks Cemetery in Pennfield Township near Battle Creek at a later date. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for the Mecosta County Senior Center. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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