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Mary Ettinger Obituary

Mary B. "Deanie" Ettinger DeWitt Mary "Deanie" Ettinger, born June 30, 1926 to George and Alma Heiler, passed away February 17, 2014. Deanie loved to bake and feed people. The joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren. She was an animal lover, having many pets over the years. Deanie was an active member of the Catholic Community of St. Jude. She worked as a food demonstrator for L & L Food Center, as a maid and cook for St. Francis Retreat Center and for many years at Dawn Donuts, all in DeWitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Leo;" infant son, Richard; and each of her 8 older siblings. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Leo "J.R." Ettinger of Laingsburg, Catherine (Larry) Rose of Colorado, Penny (Dave) Borton of Grand Ledge, Jim (April) Ettinger of St. Johns, Dorie (Carl) Slater of DeWitt and Donald (Karla) Ettinger of DeWitt; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge Street in DeWitt. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington in DeWitt and one hour prior to mass at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Catholic Community of St. Jude Food Pantry in memory of Mary B. "Deanie" Ettinger. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes DeWitt Chapel. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com

Published by Lansing State Journal from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, 2014.
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Deanie was a great friend to Sue and I. I miss having burgers with her at the VFW on Thursdays. She always had a fiesty sense of humor. I lost Sue a few months ago. I may have to go back to the VFW to relive some good memories.

Rick Northcutt

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February 12, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers go out to the family. Mark & Linda (Lietzke) Zarkovich

February 21, 2014

We loved spending time with your mom. We miss meeting her at the VFW for burgers. She will be missed.

Sue & Rick Bozung-Northcutt

February 21, 2014

Penny, Dorie &family - so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ray & Lynne Fusco

Lynne Fusco

February 21, 2014

To all my long lost cousins... Aunt Deanie was the most upbeat of all the Heilers! She always had that great smile on her face and I enjoyed my short encounters with her when I visited in Michigan. My love and sympathy to you all. Gay Heiler Handley

Gabrielle Handley

February 21, 2014

Penny, sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. Love you, Karen & Bob Borton

Bob & Karen Borton

February 20, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was such a sweetheart. I used to love to visit with her. She will be missed. Prayers go out to the whole family.

Gaye & Allen Sibley

February 20, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Deanie. She was such a sweet lady and I will always remember what a nice neighbor she was so many years ago when I lived in St. Johns. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Jenny Kruger

February 19, 2014

To the family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Deanie. She was such a dear soul she will be greatly missed. Love and blessings to you all. David and Mary Margaret Saub

David & Mary Saub

February 19, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your mother Dorie, I remember when you use to babysit for us. She was such a nice lady, always kind and smiling. then when your dad died, I watched your kids. I still remember the old farm house, how we used to hang out. Thoughts and prayers with all your family at this time.

Tamara Chamberlin

February 19, 2014

I worked for years with Deanie at the Retreat Center starting with the Franciscans and will always remember her as the hardest working woman I knew. She was the best apple pie and chocolate chip cookie baker ever and gave me her recipes but they didn't have her special ingredient,her love. God Bless you all and rest in peace Deanie. Cecelia Gonzales (DeWitt)

Cecelia Gonzales

February 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Deanie was a happy, sweet lady that cared for others.

Sam and Brenda Barnett

February 19, 2014

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