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2016
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Phyllis Cartwright Obituary
St. Johns
Phyllis E. Cartwright, of St. Johns, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born May 26, 1923 in Jackson, MI the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Chmielwska) Moczarski. Phyllis enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo and loved spending time with her family. In her younger years she liked going to dances. On May 23, 1942 she married William Cartwright and he preceded her in death in August 2006. She was also predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Surviving is one son, Joseph (Karen) Cartwright of Jackson, MI; two daughters, Wanda Hill and fiancée Bill Wilson of Jackson, TN and Charlotte (John) Jolly of Falmouth, MI; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and one sister, Victoria Rozelle of Hudson, MI.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Ford Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 14 and for one hour prior the funeral on Wednesday at the funeral home. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Caring 1011 S. US 27 Suite A, St. Johns, MI 48879.
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Thomas Lance
June 16, 2016
we were nieghbors on Clinton Ave Bill Wanda an Charlotte so sorry to here about your Mom. She was a wonderful person. Thomas Lance
June 16, 2016
KAREN & JOE AND FAMILY: SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. DIANE EISELER
Kyle Snyder
June 14, 2016
Our sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. She was a great lady and loved by all. Remember the happy times with her.
Kyle and boys
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14
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14
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14
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15
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McGeehan Funeral Homes Keck-Coleman Chapel1500 Waterford Pkwy., Saint Johns, MI 48879
Jun
15
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
McGeehan Funeral Homes Keck-Coleman Chapel1500 Waterford Pkwy., Saint Johns, MI 48879
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