ETHEL MARIE BEARDSLEE
Ethel M. Beardslee, 94, of Newberry, died at the Newberry Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was born in Peck, MI. on August 22, 1914, to Theron & Frances (Dunn) VanSickle. Ethel was a resident of the Marlette area until 1990 when she moved to Newberry. On August 22, 1936 she married William Emerson Beardslee. He preceded her in death in 1990.
Ethel’s greatest joy came from watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Theron (Jan) Beardslee of Punta Gorda, FL; and daughters and sons-in-law Mary Margaret (Carl) Klaty of Newberry, Elaine (Ken) Cook of Troy, and Esther Greenleaf of Auburn. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and extended family members at the assisted living facility. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friends may also call at Kranz Funeral Home, 6850 Main St., in Cass City, Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 10:00 am to 11:00. Funeral services will follow with Jerome Frandle and Bill Denk officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in Ethel’s memory may do so to the Northwood Hospice of Newberry, MI. Interment will take place at Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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