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Marsha Ellis Obituary

ELLIS, MARSHA ANN Saginaw, MI Marsha Ann Ellis, 58 died tragically at her home on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Marsha was born on September 14, 1954 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of William J. and Norma Jean (Mueller) Surdock. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1972 and on September 25, 1976 she married Nate L. Ellis in Saginaw, MI. Marsha was employed by Convergent Media Co. as a field service representative. She thoroughly loved her family and especially her grand children, her lawn and gardens at home and doing wood working. Marsha is survived by her husband Nate. Children, Nathaniel Ellis of St. Johns, Carolyn (Dr. Robert) Vaidya of Ann Arbor, MI and Joseph (Amy) Ellis of St. Johns. Grandchildren, Halley Witchen, Jayden Ellis, Natalee Ellis and Audrey Vaidya. Brothers, Robert, Ronald and James (Darlene) Surdock; sister-in-law, Gail Surdock and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother William J. Surdock. Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, 989-224-4422 on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will follow at Lowe Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5-8 P.M. and on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by Saginaw News on MLive.com on Jun. 20, 2013.

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Carol Morley

June 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about my friend, Marsha. What a dear, sweet friend she has been to me. Marsha was in our wedding in 1976 and I worked with her at Morley Brothers in Saginaw. She has made a wonderful impression upon me and I will always have fond, fond memories of our friendship.

June 24, 2013

I graduated with Marsha. I am so sorry to hear about her death. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Jean Allen (Light)

Heather Hillsburg

June 23, 2013

Carolyn, our deepest sorrow for your lose. We know truly what a loving mother you have had.. Your friends here at sparrow send our love and prayers to you and your family in your time of hurt.may time heel your wounds and help you to remember your wonderful mom. Heather 6n nsdu sparrow hospital

Tim&Roxanne Bryce

June 21, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Frank Marietta

June 20, 2013

I went to High School wit Marsha. We missed her at our class reunion and are deeply saddened by the loss of our class mate. Prayers to Her family

June 20, 2013

darf& jimm&b girl's ,so sorry to hear ABOUT MARSHA,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF U,YOUR NEIGHBOR'S THE NEUENFELDT & SAGE FAMILY

Bonnie Metevia

June 20, 2013

Darlene & Jim, so very sorry for this tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

June 20, 2013

Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Please know that you are in our prayers and may the "God of all comfort" grant you peace during this difficult time. 2Cor. 1:3

Jerry Naples

June 19, 2013

I want to extend the Heart Felt Sympathy from the entire Naples family to the Ellis and Surdock families. I was a life time friend of Marsha. I will always remember her for her contagious smile and her laughter.God Bless you all.

Ben Strothman

June 19, 2013

I worked with Marsha many years and while we were only teamed up on the larger projects it was always exciting to see her. Keeping her nose to the grindstone couldn't hide her ready smile. Deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

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