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1936 - 2008
Age: 71
RITTER, Marlene J. (nee Mauk)
Paw Paw and Lawton
Marlene passed away Tuesday evening, July 22, 2008 at her home. She was born Sept. 27, 1936 in Lawton, MI the daughter of the late William H. and Martha (Maxam) Mauk. Marlene was a 1954 graduate of Lawton high School. She was employed by Welch Foods, Coke, Musselmans and retired form the Lawton Public Schools. Marlene and her husband Robert were foster parents for 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was the church social director. She was Secretary-Treasurer and then President of TOPS and loved flower arranging, crocheting and singing. On November 12, 1954 in Marcellus, Marlene was united in marriage to Robert F. Ritter and have been married for 53 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert; son, David (Julie) Ritter of Lawton; and their son, David R. Ritter serving in the U.S. Army; daughter, Martha (David) Szotek of Paw Paw and their son, Derrick Szotek of Paw Paw; 2 brothers, Rolland (Elaine) Rife and William (Barbara) Mauk, sister, Lois (Lewis) Spencer; many niece, nephews and loved ones. She was preceded in death by an infant son, sister, Clara Fisher and an uncle, Lyman Mauk. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Rev. Lonnie Carpenter and Rev. John Hill officiating. Interment of cremains will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or the Kidney Foundation |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Tim&MARGARET SAGE
Saturday July 26, 2008 at
9:22 AM
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TIM AND HAVE KNOWEN YOUR FAMILY FOR A LONG TIME WE ARE SO SORRY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TIM MARGARET
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Andi Gave
Friday July 25, 2008 at
8:09 PM
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Dave, Julie and family
Please know I am thinking of you at this time. She is in a better place ano out of pain. If there is anything I can do pleas call
All my love
Andi
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martha szotek
Thursday July 24, 2008 at
4:51 PM
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Dear Momma,
I love and miss you! Your life was full of hardship and where the body was weak your strong will made up for it, for it was that indomitable faith and spirit that got you through so much of life..I understand now, for I have your strength in me. I will try to remember all the things that you said and I will try to put your wisdom to good use.I do love you, so now in that "new" body that you have I pray that your running like the wind, jumping as high as the stars, turning cartwheels, and most of all singing with the angles.. your loving daughter Martha
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Jennifer Honeycutt (Jenny Burleigh)
Thursday July 24, 2008 at
4:24 PM
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Dave (my best friend in the world) and family, I'm so sorry about your mom. I just passed thru Lawton 2 weeks ago visiting from North Carolina. You are in my heart and prayers. May you find peace on your side of the world.
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Marlene (Edlund) Van Tuyl
Thursday July 24, 2008 at
4:17 PM
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Marlene was always a sweet, happy, and kind lady. We shared some memories at the Lawton 50th class reunion. Even though she wasn't feeling good at the time, she was still smiling and enjoying the fellowship. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
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Raymond and Julie Grehl (Goddard)
rgrehl@earthlink.net
Wednesday July 23, 2008 at
8:43 PM
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Bob and family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Marlene. She was a very special person and I remember seeing her smiling face during lunch time. She is going to be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Ray, Julie and Kayla Grehl
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Paul and Geraldine Sampsell
Wednesday July 23, 2008 at
5:47 PM
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Paul and I have known Marlene for a very long time. I have sang in the Baptist choir with her as well as helped her with other things. Marlene was a very giving person. Our prayers go out to the family.
Paul and Geraldine
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