O'DONNELL, Marguerite E.
Age 92
Paw Paw
Marguerite passed away Friday morning, November 6, 2009 at her home. She was born March 30, 1917 in Charlotte, MI the daughter of the late Norman Leroy and Maude Mae (Stahl) Mahan. Marguerite grew up in Jackson, MI, graduating from Jackson High School in 1935 and from Foote Memorial Nursing School as a Registered Nurse in 1938. She was nurse in several hospitals around Michigan, retiring from LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paw Paw, was active in the Altar Society, Mission Group, enjoyed her bridge club and belonged to the Coterie Association. On May 9, 1942 in Cadillac, MI, Marguerite was united in marriage to Frederick B. O'Donnell who preceded her in death on March 7, 1977. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Dorothy Werner. Surviving are three children, Michael (Francy) O'Donnell of Scottsdale, AZ, Mary (Paul) Juriga of Marion, MI, Kathleen Preib of Paw Paw; five grandchildren, Megan (Marshall) Pattie of Staunton, VA, Becky Preib, Paul Juriga, Jr., Thomas (Dawn) Juriga all of Paw Paw, Steve (Nichole) Juriga of Lawrence; seven great-grandchildren, Stephen Jr., Matthew, Paul, Natalie, Olivia, Sophia and Sawyer; a sister, Genevieve Brown of Eugene, OR; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends this evening (Sunday), from 6-8 PM at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan: www.hospiceswmi.org. Share a memory or condolence on line at: www.timeformemory.com/adams
Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on November 8, 2009 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)