Mary E. Simon's Obituary
? ? ? ? Big Rapids, Mary E. Simon, age 75, of Big Rapids went to be with her Lord onSaturday, May 22, 2010. She was born December 1, 1934 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Paul E. and Margaret H. (Gavin) Fitzgerald. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry, one sister Margaret Ann (Richard) Modrow of Vestaburg and one brother Frank (Shirley) Fitzgerald of Big Rapids, five sisters-in-law, Dorothy Simon, Doris Simon, Maggy Simon, Mary Simon and Darlene Warner, one brother-in-law, Pat Simon (Cheryl) and plus many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters-in-law, Marion Simon and Rosemary Haven and two brothers-in-law, Jim, John and Junior Simon. Mary loved to give presents to all new babies; nieces, nephews and children she babysat for, she treated them all like they were her own. In later years she loved to play cards and remembered all the peoples names she had ever been in contact with. She was dedicated to whatever groups she was in, she loved her church, attended all meetings and was involved in many church activities. Mary will always be remembered for her radiant, loving smile.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father T. Le celebrant. Visitation will be Monday 5-8 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home, with Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the needs of the family as well as Hospice of Michigan. Share a memory or express condolences at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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