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1915 - 2009
 Josephine Elizabeth Tingley age 94 of Greenville died Saturday May 2, 2009 in Ionia at Green Acres Retirement Living. She was born in Orleans Township, Ionia County MI on February 16, 1915 the daughter of Fred B. and Edith S. Murry Hawley. She graduated from Ionia High School and taught at country schools including Tasker School early in her career. She retired from The Greenville Daily News. She was a 70 year member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville and was a member of the Greenville Community Center, Eureka Aid and the Red Hat Society. She had wintered in Florida for many years. She married Paul Tingley at her parents home in May of 1937 and he preceded her in death in 1988. Also preceding her in death were her son in law Robert Loppnow in 1999 and her brother Murry Hawley.
Surviving are her daughter Joy Jenkins of Palmetto Florida and her son Jerry and Linda Tingley of Greenville, grandchildren, Christine Bassuener of Cascade, Todd and Lori Jenkins of Iron River, Wisconsin, Angela Durham of Greenville, great grandchildren, Donavan, Jacob, Jonathan and Amanda, great great granddaughter Kailynne and her sister in law Julia Donavan of Florida.
A private family funeral was held at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Charnley officiating with burial in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Memorial contributions may be given to the Greenville Senior Center or the First United Methodist Church of Greenville.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
JERRY AND ANNE RAY
Saturday May 16, 2009 at
10:45 AM
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Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a sweet lady
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Richard and Margaret Ohrt
Tuesday May 12, 2009 at
9:33 PM
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We appreciate viewing the obituary. OUR MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY to the family of Josephine Tingley.
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LARRY & SUSAN TOOLE J-30
Thursday May 7, 2009 at
11:58 PM
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OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL AS WE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES.. IT'S A VERY SPECIAL GROUP WE HAVE IN FLORIDA.. OUR FRIENDSHIPS , WE MAKE KEEP US STRONG AND BOUND TO EACH OTHER FOREVER..MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.. LARRY & SUSAN TOOLE
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Howard & Germaine Buchholz
Wednesday May 6, 2009 at
10:13 AM
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Dear Jerry, Linda & family,
We are very sorry about the loss of your mother. Josephine was a wonderful woman and we know how much she meant to you. We will be thinking & praying for you during this difficult time. If you need anything, please let us know.
Love,
Howard & Germaine
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LEE AND BEA CARTER
Wednesday May 6, 2009 at
9:05 AM
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ENJOYED OUR COFFEE HOURS TOGETHER SHE WAS A MIGHTY FINE LADY. GOD BLESS
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Marion Ames
Wednesday May 6, 2009 at
7:34 AM
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She was the sweetest lady I know, Iloved her and will truly miss her. A friend from Florida and Michigan
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Nancy and Charles Sabo
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
7:02 PM
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Dear Jerry and Linda
Sorry to hear about your mother passing away. She had so many good years in Florida and that should bring a smile to your faces. We are keeping you in thought and prayer at this difficult time. Your Florida neighbors. Charlie and Nancy
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Dora J. Booher Family
Monday May 4, 2009 at
8:23 AM
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There were many happy memories made by our folks. We can enjoy
our lives thanks to their hard work. Dora, Marcia, Judy, Phil
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Gerald Tovatt
Sunday May 3, 2009 at
11:54 PM
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Jerry and Linda....I am sorry to hear of Josephine's death. I enjoyed the times I spent with her. What a great life she had.
Jerry
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