Martha M. Caswell

1943 - 2020

Martha M. Caswell obituary, 1943-2020, Sparta, MI

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

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Martha Caswell Obituary

Caswell, Martha M. 2/17/1943 - 9/11/2020 Comstock Park Martha Mae Caswell age 77 passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Detroit, MI on February 17, 1943 to Carl and Juanita (Brown) Harris. She married Charles Jay Caswell on September 23, 1961 in Lake City, MI. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles; son, Troy (Lisa) Caswell; daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Canute; grandchildren, Erik (Haleigh) Caswell, Brandon Canute, Nikolas Caswell, Courtney Canute; God son, Christopher (Samantha) Hekman and their daughters, Leah, Lauren, and Lindsey; God daughter, Victoria Hekman; extended family members, Don and Mary Kay Hekman, Margaret Moody; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 P.M. at the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home. Friends may meet the family at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the start of the service at 1:00 P.M. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Friends of the Michigan Veterans Homes.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2020.
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Although we did not know Martha personally we would like to send our condolences to the Caswell family and friends. We all dread the lose of our loved ones but God has a plan. May God bestow his blessings on all of you and keep you safe and comforted during these sorrowful times and days ahead. To Craig and Elaine we are oh so sorry. God bless.

Denny & Kay Gregory

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September 16, 2020

To the family. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort.

Sandra Harris Neidig

Family

September 15, 2020

Dear Chuck and Family, Mark & I are saddened to hear about Marty’s passing, she was a Wonderful Lady, full of Wisdom and insight! I always enjoyed talking to her, may you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace. God Bless. Mark & Sharon Preiksha

Sharon Preiksha

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September 15, 2020

My prayers and thoughts are with you all! Many fond memories of Marty, Chuck, Troy, Kim, and the Huskies.

Vicki (Broekema) Thorpe

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September 15, 2020

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

North Ridge Funeral Home (formerly Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home)

88 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345

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16

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

North Ridge Funeral Home (formerly Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home)

88 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345

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88 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345

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