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1920 - 2012
 Margaret Anne (Putman) Forte, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born June 5, 1920 in Charlotte, Michigan to Clifford E. and Celeste (Wilson) LeRoy. She resided in Charlotte until she moved to Greenville in 1988. Margaret Anne worked with her husband Raymond at their small grocery store in Charlotte and in Mason at their business, The Shopping Guide. She also worked as a secretary for Charlotte Public Schools and as a bookkeeper for her son-in-laws veterinary practice. Her hobbies were knitting and reading. She traveled extensively and enjoyed a number of retirement years in Florida. Margaret Anne was preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 33 years, Raymond L. Putman; second husband, Dan Forte; and aunt, Jane Elizabeth (Wilson) Kleiver. Survivors include three devoted daughters, Pam Beadle of Lansing, Jan (Chuck) Grundstrom of Charlotte, and Barb (Randy) Carpenter of Greenville; six loving grandchildren, Margaret (Bob) Holycross of South Lyon, MI, Eric Grundstrom (Steve Beard) of Tampa, FL, Sarah (Adam) Razik of Los Angeles, CA, Kathryn (Jason) Sutphen of Wayland, MI, Kristin (Erik) Fransen of Glen Ellyn, IL, and Ryan Carpenter of Lansing; two precious great-grandchildren, Nick and Hannah Holycross; step-son, John (Carole) Forte; sister-in-law, Veta Souchek, niece, Pam Zorn, nephew, John Forte; special friend, Gordon Ross; many loyal friends; and her cat, Shadow. Her family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Eaton Community Palliative Care for their kind and compassionate care. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the First Congregational Church, 126 E. Cass St., Greenville, with Rev. Dr. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, 1801 W. Washington St. (M-57), Greenville. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Margaret Anne's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church of Greenvilles Parish Nurse Fund or to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Larry & Susan Anstett
Tuesday October 23, 2012 at
1:16 PM
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Margaret Anne was such a sweetheart. We very much enjoyed talking and hearing her stories. She will be missed and it was a pleasure to know her.
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Saturday October 20, 2012 at
1:25 PM
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Barb & Randy & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Ellen & Jerry
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Thursday October 18, 2012 at
8:27 PM
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Randy & Barb,
My condolen
Randy & Barb,
My sympathy goes out to you and your families.Margaret Anne was a sweet lady.I have fond memories of her when she made visits to the vet clinic.She will be missed.Take comfort knowing she is at peace now and with Dan.
Sincerely, Jackie McLain
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Jan Luddeke Page
Thursday October 18, 2012 at
6:25 PM
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Jack and I are very sorry for your loss.
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John Forte
Wednesday October 17, 2012 at
6:48 PM
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Aunt Margaret Anne was a wonderful aunt and a welcomed addition to our Forte family.
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