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Georgia Motz Obituary

Georgia J. Motz St. Johns Georgia J. Motz died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the age of 86. She was born June 12, 1925 in Pewamo, Michigan the daughter of Herman and Marie (Farenkoff) Wahl. Georgia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, enjoyed playing Bridge and playing golf with her husband. She was a graduate of St. Lawrence Nursing School and worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns. On April 6, 1948 she married Ronald W. Motz and he preceded her in death in 2001. Surviving is one daughter, Carla (Michael) White of St. Johns; one son, Ronald (Eva) Motz of Okemos; five grandchildren, Tristan (Amber) Motz of Texas, Megan and Jenna Motz of Okemos, Joshua (Priya) Emerson of Chicago, and Jerome (Lindsay) White of DeWitt; three great grandchildren, Deven Emerson, Lukas and Elaina White; one sister, Elizabeth Fox of Orange City, FL; two nephews, John (Joyce) Fox of Bingham Farms, MI, and Mike (Teri) Fox of Florida. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 109 Linden St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, American Heart Association or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Dec. 29, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012.

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Bill Motz

December 23, 2020

My Aunt Georgia was a very kind and compassionate person. Whenever I stayed overnight with her son Ron, she was always so tolerant of our shenanigans. Going up to their cottage during the summer was always a fun and enjoyable experience too! My thoughts to you Carla and Ron.

Bill Motz

January 14, 2012

Aunt Georgia was always so thoughtful and had such a unique personality. I remember her and my Uncle Ron always being so full of fun and laughter. I will miss her.

Kathryn Bangs

January 1, 2012

Georgia was always so nice to me when I joined the staff at Clinton Memorial. She mentored my late husband, Rex, when he worked at the hospital as an orderly during high school and college. He held a special place for her in his heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug Schafer

December 29, 2011

I always enjoyed seeing Georgia downtown, in church or at the store because she is so friendly. I know the bridge club is right now welcoming her to the card table in Heaven. Georgia, thanks for being such a good friend to my mom through the years.
My Aunt Germaine Hengesbach called to say her health will not allow her to attend the funeral but wishes to pass along to the family her sadness at the loss of your mother.

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