Marion VanSumer

A long time resident of Clinton Township, Marion VanSumer died peacefully at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, at the age of 90.

Marion was born on December 14, 1916 to Percival and Alice (Coupe) Moon, in Flint, Michigan. On June 17, 1939, she was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Howard VanSumer. The couple made their home and started a family in Detroit, and moved to Clinton Township in 1966.

Mrs. VanSumer was known for her talent as a seamstress, creating beautiful dresses and other fine work. She worked with J.L. Hudson and with Avon for many years and continued to do so even in her later years. She was very active in St. Ronald Catholic Church, and was a member of the St. Ronald Seniors as well as the Clinton Township Seniors. She continued to crochet blankets and throws, providing comfort to patients at Martha T. Berry Nursing Home, even when her eyesight was nearly gone. Above all, Marion was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed.

Marion is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Deanne) VanSumer, William (Audra) VanSumer, Kathleen Hurley and Sharon (William) Wood; dearest grandchildren, Michael, David, Matthew (Monica), Wendy, Allen (Cynthia), Paul (Sarah), Steven (Roger), Brian and Heather; cherished great-grandchildren, Misha, Ryan, Kaila, Madison, Dylon, Blake, Kaitlin, Paul Jr., Alexandra and Jacob; and sisters, Arlene Redmond and Doris Karl. She was preceeded in death by her loving husband, Howard, on May10, 1975, siblings William and Marjorie, and son-in-law Joseph Hurley.

Visitation will be held at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, Thursday from 1pm-9pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, at 10:30am in St. Ronald Catholic Church, 17701 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Township. Additional visitation Friday 10am at church. Share memories at faulmannwalsh.com.