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Marybeth Rodgers Obituary

Marybeth Rodgers Holt Age 58, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Marybeth was raised in Muskegon, MI, born on August 19, 1952 to John and Bernadine (Holterman) Wold, who preceded her in death. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Marybeth is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Lee; daughter, Kari; son, Cameron and his fiancee Jessica Ryan; sisters, Pat (John) O'Toole of Kalamazoo and Jean (Vern) Sheppard of Augusta. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 8 nieces, a nephew, multiple cousins, aunts, an uncle and many friends, especially best friend, Jacky Canada. Marybeth was employed by Auto Owners Insurance Company. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, including those of Holt Wrestling Club and C.H.U.M. Therapeutic Riding Center Inc. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to these two organizations. The family would like to thank all of the dedicated medical professionals, especially those at Sparrow Hospital on floor 4 South. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 7, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Byers as celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends, Thursday, January 6, 2011, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel where a Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jan. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marybeth Rodgers

20 Entries

Bill Butrum

January 23, 2011

Dear Lee, Kari and Cameron, I want to send you my deepest sympathies for your loss from me and my family. May god comfort you and give you strength in this time of sorrow. If you need anything or want someone to talk to, call me Lee.
Love Bill and family
734 306 2502

Donna Gibbs

January 20, 2011

The Rose Beyond the Wall

A rose once grew where all could see,
sheltered beside a garden wall.
And, as the days passed by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall…

One day, a beam of light shone through
a crevice that had opened wide…
The rose bent gently toward its warmth
then passed beyond to the other side…

Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
be comforted… the rose blooms there…
Its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by God’s own loving care.

Dear Lee, Kari, and Cameron,
I wanted to share this poem with you. It’s my favorite at the loss of someone special. I know Marybeth was a beautiful rose to all of you. I wish I could have been there for all of you, but you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you.
Aunt Donna & Uncle Dave-

Suzanne Wardell

January 8, 2011

Lee, Kari and Cameron,

I am so sorry for your loss. Marybeth was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jon Armstrong

January 8, 2011

Lee,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Teri Morris

January 8, 2011

Kari,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now.

January 5, 2011

Lee, Cameron, and Kari,
So sorry about to hear about MaryBeth. I have alot of memories of her with different sporting events through the years watching Andy and Cameron together. I'll never forget what a kind person she was. Our prayers are with you.

Joanne, Matt and Andy Masarik

Kathy LaRue

January 5, 2011

Marybeth was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to you Lee, Cameron and Kari. Marybeth left such an impression on those who knew her, and she will not be forgotten. God bless you.

Emmons Family

January 4, 2011

Lee, Cameron and Kari: We were so sorry to hear of Marybeth's passing. We will never forget our times together in the stands watching Holt Wrestling. I'm sorry we haven't kept in touch since the boys graduated. Busy lives keep us from enjoying people we love and care about. Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. With our thoughts and prayers... Phil, Sallye Jo, Phillip and Charlotte Emmons

Gwendolyn (Thompson-Simmons) DuPard

January 4, 2011

Leland - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Marybeth. I sent up prayers for you and the kids and will continue to keep you all in my mind as well as my prayers. I miss you and think of you and your family often as you all welcomed me and treated me and my children well. May God Bless you all today and ALWAYS! Love you guys -

Adona Rivord

January 4, 2011

Lee, Kari and Cameron, This just shouldn't be. I am Mary Beth's cousin from Minneapolis. I was just looking a pictures of our last Holterman Family Reunion when I visited with Aunt Helen Jean in October. Doreen called me as soon as she heard the sad news. My husband and I had just returned from Switzerland from visiting my daughter, Alona, who is there working for the Wold Wildlife Fund. We were in a serious 3 car accident there and I was hurt the most in our car. I was heading for the emergercy room here and wasn't in any condition to learn the details, sorry. My sisters Billie and Lauretta are also shocked and saddened. They let my MOM,Joyce, know in the nursing home. You are in our prayers. Cousin Doreen will let us know more as she know more details. You are all in our prayers. Love Adona Rivord, the oldest of Keith's girls, my husband Doug, kids Desiree, Troy, and Alona, grandkids, Elle and Flint.

Toni Smith

January 3, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family. Marybeth was such a wonderful person. I knew her for 4 years at AO. I loved listening to her stories. She will truly be missed.

January 3, 2011

Lee; I am so sorry you lost your wife at such a young age. This is no way to spend your retirement years. My deepest sympathies. Kim and Tom Blodgett

Dianna Johnson

January 3, 2011

Kari,
I can't say how sorry I'am for the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your father and brother. I know how much you love your family,and your mom knew how much she was loved by you. Keep strong and know she is with you always.
Your friend,
Dianna Johnson.

Doreen Kerkvliet

January 3, 2011

I was not prepared for the news of Marybeth's passing. I am still in shock. I have so many memories of our families spending summers together every year. My favorite is when Marybeth came alone to visit us in St. Paul and she and mom went tubing down the Apple River and both lost their glasses. Two blind bats trying to make it home and neither can see past the hood of the car. Too funny. I will miss you Marybeth but you're in good company and I am certain you were received with open arms. Maybe there's an Apple River in heaven. You are the first to pass of us cousins. Not prepared for that reality. We are all still too young. God bless you and the family you left behind.

Gail Robins

January 3, 2011

Lee: I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. My thoughts are with you.

Joan Breisler

January 3, 2011

Lee, Kari & Cameron. I am so sorry to hear about our cousin Mary Beth. This is such a shock and such a great loss to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this saddened time.

What a beautiful picture of Mary Beth. This is how we will remember her.

Pat & Jean: Our hearts go out to you at losing your big sister. Words cannot explain how to endure this saddened time but remember that we are always here for you.

Love Joan Breisler and childen: Janelle, Jeff, Ella, Joey and Traci

Michael Murphy

January 3, 2011

So sorry to hear this Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. ? Murph

Carol Ann

January 3, 2011

Lee,

To you and your family my prayers always. I feel very badly for your loss, but please know that Marybeth is at peace and will always remain a part of you and the children.Eternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine down upon her. Thinking of you always...

Juan Hernandez

January 3, 2011

I worked with Marybeth at A-O she was a good friend and even better person. She loved her family and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Nuria Ankney

January 3, 2011

To Lee,Cameron and Kari,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Marybeth. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

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