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Marilyn Spruce Obituary

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Marilyn Spruce

Coldwater, MI

August 16, 1929 - February 20, 2017

Marilyn Spruce Obituary

Marilyn G. Spruce, 87, of Coldwater, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor David Morton from the United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:30 AM. Marilyn was born August 16, 1929 in Worth, IL to Louis & Mildred (Russert) Zuidema and graduated from Community High School in Blue Island, IL in 1947. She married Merlan F. Kittel in 1948. She later married Franklin “Bud” Spruce in 1977, he preceded her in death in 2007. Marilyn enjoyed staying busy in a variety of activities. She was involved in the VFW and the American Legion Auxiliaries and the Williams Bay Lioness Club, all in Wisconsin. She and her husband came to Coldwater in 1989 and became actively involved in the United Methodist Church. Marilyn also taught both swimming and ceramics. She loved to be in charge. Marilyn is survived by her daughter Denise (Larry) Rohm of Atwater, CA, sisters Henrietta Kerkstra of Coldwater, Evelyn Demonbruen of Worth, IL, granddaughter Clarissa Rohm, stepsons Judson (Leslie) Spruce, Robert Spruce and Mark (Denise) Spruce all of CA and many step grand and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Robert Kittel, her grandson Ryan Rohm and her stepson Gary Spruce. Memorials may be directed to The United Methodist Church or the Charity of One’s Choice. www.dutcherfh.com.

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