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Norma Prouty Obituary

Norma Prouty Okemos Norma was born to Magnus Frank Fruvog and Olga Bertina Maukstad Fruvog on May 11, 1918 in Colfax, WI. Norma attended Eau Claire State Teachers College and University of Minnesota. She was employed by Federal Public Health at Tennessee Valley Authority in the Malaria Control Division during World War II. Norma was very active in NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). Norma was married to Chilton E. Prouty September 3, 1942. Norma and Chip resided in Pittsburgh, PA until 1957 when they moved to Okemos when Chip accepted a position as Chairman of Geology Dept. at MSU until retirement in 1986. They have two children - William E. Prouty (Cynthia) living in Kalamazoo and John F. Prouty living in Okemos; two granddaughters, Joy Brown (Kelvin), Erin Hummel (Brandon), both of Kalamazoo, and step-granddaughter, Sandra Neece (Jim) in AZ. She has six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Chilton (Chip) Prouty February 23, 1997, sister Herma Larson, and brother Alan Fruvog. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home in Lansing, MI. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI. Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 9, 2010.

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Teresa Ritsema

May 21, 2010

Norma's work with NAMI benifited so many people. Her life was a blessing to others, and she will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Jody Bickley

May 19, 2010

We are thinking of you all. we sure will miss Norma a great deal. She and John are a pleasure to work with

May 13, 2010

NAMI is because Norma cared. We share our sympathies in your grieving time. May you, her family and friends, find peace. Don & Linda Schenk

David McFarlane

May 13, 2010

Norma was a great lady who helped us tremendously with Oasis Fellowship and following through to NAMI Michigan and NAMI Lansing. May she rest well now while the rest of us carry her legacy forward.

May 11, 2010

We remember fondly Norma's kind spirit, and dedication to NAMI. She wanted fairness, and appropriate support and treatment for persons with a mental illness. We express our condolences to her family in this time of bereavement. John and Betty Walker - NAMI of Kent County

Mo McMullen

May 11, 2010

May your family find comfort in knowing that Norma left the world better than she found it.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Hubert Huebl, MD

May 11, 2010

Norma was active in NAMI Michigan when I first became involved at the State level and when I became President. She was very helpful with her quiet wisdom and was an inspiration to all of us.
Hubert C. Huebl, MD

May 11, 2010

May God Bless your family and friends as they send you to God. You were always a warrior and an advocate for so many here on earth. Denise Garrison

Greta deWolf

May 11, 2010

I visited with Norma a couple of times. We at NAMI are so grateful for all the work she did. She was a wonderful person and always had a great concern for all of us.

Shrikumar & Mayurika Poddar

May 10, 2010

May her soul heavenly peace. She was a wonderful and warm person. We sure will miss her pleasant smile.

May 10, 2010

We will miss a good friend. May God bless and cherish his good and faithful servant.
Joe & Gloria Sanger.

May 7, 2010

You're in our thoughts.
Travis, Heather, Emma and Eryn Harnisch

May 7, 2010

Wayne and I are thinking about you during this difficult time. May you have many good memories. Peace be with you Bil, Cindy and family.
Wayne & Sandy Brigman

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