Margaret Theresa "Marge" Acker

TRAVERSE CITY — Margaret (Fettig) Acker, also known as "Marge", passed away peacefully early Monday, Oct. 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69 years of age.

Margaret was born in Petoskey on June 9, 1939, the daughter of William and Emma Fettig.

She grew up in Petoskey, attending and graduating from St Francis Catholic Elementary and High school in 1957 as valedictorian. She then went on to North Central Michigan College and North Western Michigan College, graduating as a Registered Nurse.

On July 18, 1964, she was married to James Acker of Traverse City.

Marge was a member of St Francis Catholic Church.

Margaret worked as a Registered Nurse at the Osteopathic Hospital, Munson Medical Center, local elderly care facilities and later at a substance abuse recovery facility before she retired.

She enjoyed skating, skiing, swimming, boating, music, travel and going to church. She was also a really good cook and a cherished wife, mother and grandmother who always greeted friends and family with an unforgettable, warm smile.

Margaret is survived by her husband, James; a son, James (Amanda) Acker; daughter, Jodi (John) Kibsgaard; and two grandchildren, Emma and Jacob. She is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Fredrick (Arlene) Foltz Jr., Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Fox, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Itsel and Mrs. Norman (Emily) Daniel; two brothers, Mr. Lyle (Pat) Fettig and Mr. Kenneth (Margaret) Fettig.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Mr. Wayne (Elaine) Fettig.

The family would like to extend its heartfelt and utmost gratitude to the caregivers and medical staff at Grand Traverse Pavilions and Munson Medical Center for their kindness in Margaret's time of need.

Friends may call at St. Francis Catholic Church on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., where a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis Catholic Church, Traverse City, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Kenneth Stachnik will serve as the celebrant. Entombment will take place at a later date at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.

In remembrance of Marge, memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation. Envelopes may be obtained at the church.

Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.