Margaret J. Couturier
Died August 1, 2014
LAKE LEELANAU –
Margaret J. Couturier, 83, of Lake Leelanau passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 at
Orchard Creek Supportive Care surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born Dec. 24, 1930 in Traverse
City the daughter of Otto and Cecelia (Walters) Schaub.
Margaret was a very loving, devoted mother,
grandmother, and great grandmother.
Having her family gathered around her was the most important time to
her. When she watched the grandchildren
and great grandchildren play you could see the sparkle in her eyes.
Her hugs were always tight and full with many
to give. When with her family,
Margaret’s smiles were never ending. Her
beautiful inner spirit shined with kindness to others throughout her life. Margaret enjoyed the simple things like going
to a good movie, dancing, reading, watching the humming birds, enjoying her
flowers and baking treats.
Margaret graduated from St. Mary’s School in
Lake Leelanau and was a long time member of the church. She worked in the banking industry for over
35 years. She recently resided at
Orchard Creek Supportive Care under the loving and tender care of it’s staff.
Margaret is survived by her children, Gloria (Bernie)
Couturier, Carol Couturier, Ruth (Kevin) Kaye, Thomas (Andrea) Couturier, Randy
Couturier; her siblings, Esther (Bud) Lowell, Hilda Peplinski, Edith (Marv)
Schaub, Ruth (John) Gauthier; sisters in law, Martha Schaub, Donna Schaub;
seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Calvin
Couturier, and her siblings, Bill Schaub, Elizabeth VerSnyder, Tom Schaub.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with
a wake service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Martinson Funeral Home of
Suttons Bay. The mass will be held at 11
a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 6 with the family welcoming friends one hour prior to
the mass at St. Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau.
Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Father Michael Janowski will serve as
celebrant.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s
Church, PO Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653.
Please share thoughts and memories with Margaret’s
family on online at www.martinson.info
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral
Home of Suttons Bay.
So sorry to hear of your loss. A. Margaret was a devoted sister and we often found her visiting Bob's mom, Elizabeth, on Sundays and through the week. She will be warmly remembered. Peace.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Margaret at Old Kent Bank. She was a wonderful kind lady and I always enjoyed our talks in her office.
ReplyDeleteTo The Family Of Margaret Couturier, I extend my prayers to y'all. I, also, remember her visiting Liz VerSnyder on many Sundays. She always had a kind word to myself and my sister, Gail, when she saw us next doors. My thoughts and prayers will be sent your way. Gloria & Butch, Thanks for your cheerful smile when you greet us at Westside Church. Doug Belanger.
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