Marybelle Schomaker

Marybelle Schomaker, a long time resident of Fraser, died Thursday evening in Fraser Villa Nursing Care Facility in Fraser, Michigan. She was 96 years of age.

Marybelle was born in Rodney, Ontario, Canada on February 28, 1909, a daughter of the late William and Rosina (Groves) McPhail. She came to the U.S. in September of 1924. She had worked for Beecher, Peck & Lewis and Bower Roller Bearing in Detroit but dedicated her life as a homemaker, mother and wife for most of her lifetime. She was united in marriage to Delbert Henry Schomaker on December 7, 1929 in Detroit. The couple built their home in Fraser in 1932. She has been an active member at St.John Lutheran Church of Fraser since 1943, serving the Ladies Aid, 55+ club and was instrumental in the formation of Sunday school for the church. She was a very proud, supportive and strong principled mother who made her family her life. She loved Gardening, Sewing & Canning. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Marybelle is survived by her loving children, Sally (Bob) Hobson and Delberta (Phil) Jennings; her devoted 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her beloved husband, Delbert and 5 siblings preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, Saturday from 5pm till 9pm and Sunday from 12noon till 9pm. She will rest at St.John Lutheran Church, 16339 Fourteen Mile, Fraser Monday from 10:30am till time of services at 11am. Memorials to the Church or Lutheran Special Ministries, appreciated. Share memories with the family at www.faulmannwalsh.com