Traverse City, Michigan
ELK RAPIDS — Mary Ellen Gotts, 74, of Elk Rapids, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Munson Medical Center.
Mary was born July 19, 1935, the daughter of Willard and Mable (Lewis) Russell. She was raised in the Kewadin area with two siblings, Betty and Frank. On Feb. 6, 1954, she was wed to Richard Gotts. They raised three children.
Mary worked at Hatch Pharmacy and then spent several years in the ad-layout department of Elk Rapids Town Meeting. She was also on the Elk Rapids Rescue Squad, was involved with a cribbage club, and a bowling league in Traverse City. Mary led a simple life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and hunting for agates at Lake Superior.
Mary is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Gotts; children, Richard "Rick" Gotts, Robin (Jerry) DeMann, and Holly Thompson; siblings, Betty (Elmer "Bud") Schartow and Frank (Diane) Russell; grandchildren, Jeremy and Chelsie DeMann, and Michael, Ashley, and Nicholas Thompson; and great-grandson, Jacob DeMann.
Mary's parents preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Please share a fond memory of Mary at www.MeM.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Having known all of you but not seen any of you in quite some time, I must send my heartfelt sympathies and prayers. Even those who don't voice their sorrow I am certain are also heavy in heart as your family and it's kindnesses have touched us all. May she be in peace and remain forever in spirit with each of you.
your friend
LouAnna Valentine
LouAnna Valentine
October 05, 2009 | Fort Pierce, FL
We have many fond memories of growing up across the street from Mary Ellen and Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Rosemary Spencer Grossa
Bobbie Spencer Cornelissen
Margaret Spencer LeBlond
October 05, 2009 | Elk Rapids, MI
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. (In case you didn't recognize the last name, this is Angela that lived next door to you on Center Street.)
Angela Eggen
October 05, 2009 | Madison, WI
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Gotts
October 05, 2009 | Elk Rapids, MI
