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1932
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2024
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Norma Jean Wartella Obituary
Norma Jean (Gilson) Wartella of Davison and Otisville age 91, died Friday April 5, 2024 at McLaren-Lapeer Regional Hospital. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. A gathering time of family and friends will be held from 11- 1 pm Thursday April 11, 20024 at Hansen Funeral Home Groves Chapel, Downtown Davison; a memorial luncheon will follow at Davison IOOF Hall 2134 N. Irish Rd. Davison. Private inurnment will be in Smith-Hill Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions in Norma Jean’s memory to the Davison IOOF Lodge.
Norma Jean was born in Flint Michigan on June 1, 1932 the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Gilson. She spent her early years in the Otisville area and later relocated to Davison. She was joined in marriage James Wartella on December 8, 1951. Norma Jean loved watching children for her family and friends, and spending time in her flower gardens. She had been employed by Northern Advertising until her retirement.
Surviving are children: Gary and wife Deborah Wartella, Greg Wartella, and Paula Norton. She also leaves her loving four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. She is preceded in death by daughter Jeana Marie November 2019. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net
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for Norma Jean Wartella
Nikkie Walker
June 30, 2024
So sorry for the family loss, she was an amazing person and I was to take care of her when she was at The Pines of Burton. She'll be missed by many but she'll never be forgotten.
Sue Guffy
April 12, 2024
I remember Mrs Wartella from Kaye St growing up. Super nice lady. I ran into her at the Green Nook, on a trip back to Davison 40 yrs ago. She was the same as I remembered her. Condolences & prayers to her family. Sue Guffy
Timothy Kidd
April 11, 2024
Sorry for your loss! She is a vibrant sole!
Julie Hickok
April 10, 2024
I loved her from the moment I met her and I always felt it was shared. She and Jim took me in as family and I love you all. My heart breaks with you but we all have our great memories. I never miss a New Years Eve without thoughts of her and Jim. I never will. I hope I will see her in the afterlife but she is with me always. Love to all the family and find peace in your memories.
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Janice Kitchen
April 10, 2024
So loved my Aunt Norma Jean. I know you and Audrey are dancing now. Sending blessings to all.
Neil Pittenger
April 10, 2024
Prayers to the Gary and family for your lost.
Tim Betts
April 9, 2024
I’ ve known the Wartella family for many years. A lot of good memories with them.
Mrs Wartella was like one of my moms when they lived on the little street just west of Dayton off 2. Second street and when they moved to Gary Ray. She was someone special ❤
Sheila Collins
April 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to Gary sndslll the fsmily.,
Paul J Montney
April 9, 2024
And there arose such a joyful sound when the accompaniment of all those heavenly hosts welcomed the dearly departed, Norma Jean Wartella into Heaven.
By Your Grace, Father God grant eternal rest in Your presence to Norma Jean. Comfort her with the peace that can only come from dwelling with You and Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ for all eternity.
We send our deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all her loved ones.
We pray her entire family as well as all those friends find some measure of comfort and peace in knowing they're being raised by the prayers and supplications of so many.
Amen.
Sue Kenkel
April 9, 2024
Paula and family-
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She lived such a good long life building so many incredible memories. Sending my prayers for peace and comfort. ❤❤
Neil Hacker
April 8, 2024
Her and jim always treated us with kindness. They both weren’t afraid to let us know if we were out of line and by doing so we had the utmost respect for them. I haven’t seen them in 50 years but they are the kind of people that you remember for a lifetime. She will be missed I’m sure. My condolences to the family.
Henry & Patti Wartella
April 8, 2024
Uncle Jim and family,
How lucky we all have been to have Aunt Norma Jean in our life. What a wonderful cook and homemaker she was. I have such wonderful memories of being with you when you went up north at your cabin. Uncle Jim and Aunt Norma Jean’s neighbor gave me my dog “RAGS”! What wonderful memories to cherish and have in our hearts.
Thank you for all our favorite visits and talks..never will you ever be forgotten!!
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hansen Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Davison421 N. Main Street, Davison, MI 48423
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