Maria Cassidy Spielmaker

Maria Cassidy Spielmaker

Maria Spielmaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids on Jun. 4, 2025.
Maria Cassidy Spielmaker, age 90 of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas John Cassidy Jr., and Ronald J. Spielmaker; and parents, Marcus and Marina Lovett. Maria is survived by her children, Maria T. Cassidy, Tom (Shelly) Cassidy, Patrick (Daidre) Cassidy, Michael (Hillary) Cassidy, Colleen (Jim) Atchison, Kelly (Tom) Cassidy; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Gentry (Marge) Lovett, and Marty (Linda) Lovett. Maria graduated from Aquinas College earning a bachelor's degree in education. She was an avid gardener and artist. She enjoyed doll making, carving, welding, and creative sewing. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-8pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. Private family interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

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