Flint, Michigan
QUINLAN, Margaret Ann (Lacher) - Of Grand Blanc, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008, after a brief illness. Funeral service will be held at 1PM Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Harold K. Polk, Jr. officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions in Margaret's name to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visitation 11AM Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Margaret was born in Flint, Michigan on August 17, 1938, to Albert and Margaret S. Lacher. One of 3 daughters, her childhood was a happy time that held fond memories for the years that followed. Maggie graduated from Flint Central High School, with the class of 1956. Later that year she married David J. Quinlan. In 1968 they and their 4 children moved to Grand Blanc, where she lived in the same house for over 40 years. During this time Maggie wore many hats. She was a receptionist at a doctor's office; devoted Hockey Mom; sales clerk at Timothy's in downtown Grand Blanc; a selfless caregiver, loyal UAW member; and AC Delco retiree. Maggie enjoyed reading and gardening. She was an amazing mother and grandmother, who had a generous and loving spirit. She will be missed. Surviving are daughter, Mary M. Quinlan of Traverse City; sons, David A. (Susan) Quinlan of Mason and Michael L. Quinlan of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, D. Nathaniel Johnson, Madeline A.R. Quinlan and David R. Quinlan; sister, Mary A. (Michael) Melvin; nieces, Rebecca Crawford and Wendy Chantiny; nephews, Christopher Melvin and Patrick Melvin. The family would like to acknowledge special life-long friends, Kelly and Diane Schadle, Don and Wanda Miller, Jackie Seeley and Bobbi Peterson. Also, we express our gratitude to the nurses at Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc and staff at Genesys Hospice of Goodrich for their thoughtful care of our mother over the past month. Ms. Quinlan was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janet Crawford; and beloved daughter, Jerri-Anne. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been Margaret's hairdresser at the Tantilize Beauty Salon for the last year. She was a wonderful person and always so cheerful and fun. I looked forward to her visits.
I shall miss her very much.
Linda Crossett
December 27, 2008 | Flint, MI
What wonderful memories I have of my cousin, Maggie. She always provided lots of laughs.
Dona Byrum
December 26, 2008 | San Francisco, CA
Mary & Nathan,
We send our prayers and thoughts at this hard time. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Love, Wally, Tammie, Tom, Sammie & Melissa (and the whole Wolfe family)
Tammie Wolfe
December 26, 2008 | Waterford, MI
My sincere condolences to all of the family. I remember Margaret as a very special Mom who made me laugh at her delightful way of mothering her children. She was warm and funny. But most of all, I remember her holding me as a teenager when my Dad was dying. What a special person wonderful person. God bless you all and hold you at this difficult Christmas time.
Kathey Parish/Batey
December 24, 2008 | Grand Rapids
I love you, my sister.
Mary Alice Melvin
December 23, 2008 | Au Gres, MI
Although I haven't seen Maggie since we graduated high school in 1956, we were good friends through high school and she was always a fun and thoughtful person to be around. I know all who have remained in touch through the years as well as her family will miss her terribly.
Nancy (Laliberte) Rebhan
December 23, 2008 | Zeeland, MI
