Rosalie M. Ernest's Obituary
Hersey Rosalie May Ernest, 71, of Hersey, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. She was born January 23, 1937, in Flint, the daughter of Frank and Minnei (Gibson) Decator, and moved to Hersey as a child, where she had lived since. In 1961, she married Joseph E. Ernest, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are 6 children, Buck (Evelyn) Brown of Evart, Minnie (John) Grein of Oklahoma, Ted Brown of Hersey, Faith (Reese Champagne) Deacey of Reed City, Frank Ernest of Luther, and Joe (Barb) Ernest, Jr. of Reed City; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parent, 1 sister and 2 brothers. At her request, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions in her name may be left in care of the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, where arrangements were entrusted.
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