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- Sturgis Journal, April 27, 2016
Ethel L. Ferguson (1919-2016)
Ethel Louise Ferguson, 96, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at Maple Lawn, while surrounded by family.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater, with Pastor Bob Ward of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral, beginning at 11 a.m.
Ethel was born July 26, 1919, to William and Olive (Bassett) Marowelli in Pittsford.
On Dec. 5, 1936, she married the love of her life, Robert Ferguson. He preceded her in death July 5, 1992. Ethel was a stay-at-home mother, raised her nine children before joining the workforce. Once the children were old enough, she worked for many years at Doerr Products in Burr Oak before retiring.
Ethel enjoyed reading and playing cards with family & friends. Her true joy in life was her family, especially all her grandchildren. Ethel will be remembered as always having a smile and being a gentle and kind person. She will be missed by many.
Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her children, Connie Smith of Arizona City, Ariz., Larry Ferguson of Coldwater, Kenneth Ferguson of Leonidas, Penny (Dan) Bachman of Mount Morris and Douglas (Brenda) Ferguson of Bronson; her son-in-law, Elmer Zebolsky of Coldwater; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; three daughters, Nancy Zebolsky, Pamela Emerick and Candy Tice; a son, William Ferguson; and several brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be directed to Maple Lawn Activities Fund. www.dutcherfh.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1919 - 2016 (96 years)