Mildred B. Getz

Mildred B. Getz, 97, of 331 E. Ohio Street, Marquette, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 8, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Getz was born on January 29, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry and Florence Block. She had lived in Marquette since 1938. Mildred was a member of Temple Beth Shalom. Her interests included painting and she had a special love of cooking for family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Roger (Karen) Getz of Indian Wells, CA and Robert "Rock" (Carol) Getz of Marquette; five grandchildren, Natalie Prosin of Boston MA, Julie (Mohsen) Reihanifan, Barrrie Getz of Pasadena, CA, Tina (Brian) Young and John Wright, both of Marquette; four great grandchildren, Whitney and Nicholas Young, Sterling and Tyleur Wright; a nephew, Richard (Corky Salminen) Caden of Marquette; a great nephew, Tim Caden of Jacksonville, FL; also surviving are very special extended family members from the Wright and the Jack Truitt families. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Theodore H. "Ted" Getz on August 18, 1987; siblings, Lucille and Lenore; a son, Larry Getz; sister-in-law, Lucille Caden; a daughter-in-law, Maggie Getz and very special friend, Rosemary Penglase on September 13, 1988. A private graveside service will be held at the Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.