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Marylyn Zemer Obituary

ZEMER (TREMBLAY), MARYLYN ANNE Michigan Center, Michigan Born December 21st 1931 in Jackson, MI passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Norman R. Zemer. She is survived by her seven children, Mark (Katherine), Kathleen (Kathy), Christopher (Joy), Matthew (Pam), John (Laurie), Patrick, David (Barbara), eight Grandchildren, nine Great Grandchildren, One Sister in Law, Sylvia Masis, several nieces and nephews. She retired from the State of Michigan after 33 years of service as an Administrative Manager. Marylyn enjoyed playing golf, quilting, reading and loved music. She enjoyed going to Texas during the winter and being with her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish for 50 years where she played the organ for 13 years and worked with the school children and also worked with the funeral dinner gang. She also played the organ for Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hudson MI. Marylyn belonged to the Friends of the Jackson County Library, Pieces N Patches Quilt Guild, Needle Benders, Green Tees Golf League, Clearwater Association and St. Vincent DePaul Society. While in Texas, she belonged to the Holy Family Catholic Parish of Lindale where she played the organ, sang in the choir and worked the soup kitchen. She and several friends also worked the Catholic Thrift Store. Mrs. Zemer is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Father Jeffrey Robideau presiding and Father Timothy MacDonald concelebrating. Interment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home On Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm with a Rosary service at 7pm. Contributions are appreciated and can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church or Holy Family Catholic Parish of Lindale TX. To send condolences to the family go online to www.desnoyerfuneralhome.com Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 124 years

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Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Dec. 31, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2014.

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Diana Ganiard Potts

December 26, 2023

Hard to believe Marylyn has been gone for 10 years. She could always make me laugh to the point of tears. I miss you dear friend, and Norm, too...

kathy Dix

July 14, 2014

so so sorry for your loss. She is a fabulous lady. she will truly be missed terribly by all her family and friends. She was the kind that touched your life from the moment you meet her, i know she did mine. I felt like part of the family. God knows she had patience with all the children/grandchildren they raise.God bless this whole family my prayers with you & i always think about all of you. Let her memories always remain Kathy Dix

Steve Blair

January 20, 2014

Mark, Kathy, Sorry to read of your mom passing away recently. Seeing it in the paper brought back memories of walking home from Queens and ball playing days in the neighborhood. : ) You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Blair

Dan and cindy Richardson

January 5, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Brian&Anne Laier

January 5, 2014

Zemer Family,
Sorry, just saw the passing of Marylyn. May god guide you all thru this difficult time, your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Always.

Robin Shepherd

January 4, 2014

To John & all the Family so many things to say about your MOM she was a wonderful Lady she done so much for all but most of all for her Family that is why you and your Family are so Great' What a beauitful Family I love you all and thinking of you to I know how hard all of this is. The missing of her but what a Great Son you have always been. Lots of Love to the whole FAMILY

Julie Presley

January 4, 2014

Zemer family , so sorry to hear of "moms" passing . My heart feels your pain.Rest assured, as she lives on with the many impacts she put into many of us! God bless all of you and keep you strong as you go thru this pain.
With love, Julie "Eddy" Presley

January 4, 2014

Dear John & Laurie and all your families,
So sorry to hear about your mother and mother-in-law. We send our sincere sympathy to everyone in the Zemer family. Ted & Vicky Kloack

Karen Cox

January 3, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with the Zemer Family. Ma Zemer was a mom to a lot of us. What a wonderful women. Rest in Peace Ma Zemer. You were deeply loved and the world will not be the same without you.

January 2, 2014

I was very sorry to hear about Marylyn. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Anne Greiner

Rick & Maria Sibson

January 2, 2014

Dave & Family - We am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dorothy Dickinson

January 2, 2014

Dave and family; my thoughts and prayers go out to you on Marilyn's passing. She made an impression on many of us and will be missed.

January 2, 2014

john, Pat, David And Zemer family. Our Thought and prayer are with you. The Koziol Brothers.

Sandra Shaw

January 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bryant Shepherd

January 1, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. I will remember her as a very kind and wonderful person.

Jim & Cyndie Gorton

January 1, 2014

Dear Zemer Family,
Jim and I share your grief for your wonderful mother. She was a great lady! Love, Jim & Cyndie

Glen Ruede

January 1, 2014

Pat and family; my prayers for you and your family during your time of sorrow.

John Conley

January 1, 2014

Sorry about your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Don & Maria Cooke

January 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Jill Nabozny

January 1, 2014

Kathy, Mark and Family-I'm sorry about your loss. I have good memories of your Mom during our time together as children; at the lake, at the Elks, and at home. She was a strong and good woman. Hugs, from Jill (Jackson) Nabozny and family.

chuck minix

January 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss

Mary Jane Erwin

January 1, 2014

I enjoyed knowing Marylyn through Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild. I admired her dedication to quilting, service to others, and her wonderful sense of humor.

January 1, 2014

david sorry to hear about your mom pops sturgill

Pam/Dan McCave

January 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zemer family. May your memories help ease the pain.

Diana Ganiard Potts

December 31, 2013

I can't even begin to express the sorrow in my heart at hearing this news. Marilyn could make me laugh like nobody else in this entire world and I have loved her and the entire Zeemer family for many, many years. Goodbye sweet lady. There will be much more laughter and love in Heaven and a vast void here on earth. God bless!

December 31, 2013

To the full Zemer family I send prayer your way, & think of all you all the time. The lost of your mother,& grandmother, & a tramisly wonderful woman. she is going to sadly be missed by many. GOD be with you threw this awful lost. Kathy Dix

Craig, Melinda McCullough

December 31, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marg(Daly) Quigley

December 31, 2013

I worked with Marylyn in Jackson Co. DSS. There was no one more professional or fun than she. It truly was a pleasure to interact with her on a daily basis.

Marla (Lamb) Thuma

December 31, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family. Marylyn was truly a great lady who was loved and respected by many. You can't help but smile when you think of her and I can still hear her laughter.I owe her so much for taking a chance on me and giving me my start at DHS. She will be missed by many and forever remembered. God Bless!!

Penny & Greg Scofield

December 31, 2013

To the Zemer family, our hearts go out to you. You mom was a special lady & will be missed.

Ed, Dina, Olivia and Veronica Blissick

December 31, 2013

We send our condolences and prayers for Marilyn and the whole Zemer family. Marilyn will be so dearly missed by us and by many people.

Mary Lowe

December 31, 2013

Special Lady, loved by all that knew her, her laugh and smiles will be a memory I will never forget. Love to the family

Doug Hart

December 31, 2013

Mark and Kathy & Family our prayers are with you as you celebrate your moms life.

Lori Stack

December 31, 2013

So Sorry to hear of Marylyn's passing , She will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace.

December 31, 2013

John and family So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love Ned,Judy Dave and Bethany Owen.

Mary Lou Hallenbeck

December 31, 2013

Marylyn was an AWESOME lady and I feel truly blessed to have known her. She always brought smiles & laughter & a wonderful sense of humor & creativity to our Jackson Quilt Guild. I know that heaven is now enjoying Marylyn and everything that made her so remarkably special. My prayers go out to her family during this time. May God comfort you as only He can.

Caron Wootten

December 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Zemer. I will always remember the joy she expressed while playing for the Children's Masses at Our Lady of Fatima. My sincere condolences to her family. You held a special place in many hears Mrs. Zemer, you will be missed.

Paula Gillette-Camacho

December 31, 2013

Zemer Family:
May all the wonderful memories carry you through this sad time. You are in our Hearts and Prayers.
Gillette/Camacho Families

Beverly Garges

December 31, 2013

Very sad today. We were "friends" since first grade and her sweet smile was the same way back then as it was in her final days. May God bless and com fort her family and her friends. Everyone she knew loved her.

Tom Meko

December 31, 2013

To the Zemer Family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tom & Celia Meko

Dianne Branham

December 31, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Zemer family.Your mother was a fun lady to work for. She will be missed by a lot of people. May God bless your family at this time.

Sandi Katz & Mark Jeffrey and all the Donaldson's

December 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss, there will never be another like her. She will be greatly missed. She raised a beautiful family and had a great full life. She will be in your hearts everyday. God Bless all of the Zemer family.

December 31, 2013

To the Zemer family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she was a great mother and will be greatly missed. Wanda Bailey and Family

Kelly and Susan Case

December 31, 2013

So sad to hear of her passing. She was a great person and fun to work for and with. We both had a lot of respect for her. She will be missed.

Cheri ( Soltis) Nichols

December 31, 2013

Prayers to the Zemer family,your mom was a wonderful woman !!

Laura Miller

December 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have many wonderful memories of her at Fatima. She was one special lady.

Rest in Paradise my friend

Michele Manke

December 31, 2013

My heart is heavy and I have no words. Marylyn holds a special place in my heart and I will miss her wisdom and leadership on Election days. God Bless you Zemer Family

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