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Betty Thelen

Portland, MI

October 14, 1920 - March 30, 2007

Betty Thelen Obituary

Betty Louise Thelen Sunfield, MI, formerly of Portland, MI Age 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2007. She was born on October 14, 1920 in Martin, Tennessee the daughter of Charles and Helen (Hammond) Davidson. Betty was married on December 24, 1943 to Ernest J. Thelen. Betty and Ernest started their family in 1944, when their first child was born. They were blessed with five children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Ernest; son, David; and sister, Mabel. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Sandee) Thelen of Wichita Falls, TX; and Richard (Sharon) Thelen of East Lansing, MI; daughters, Mary Ann (Gary) Gardner of Lansing, MI; and Susan Jones of Sunfield, MI; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly; sister, Dorothy Sue McDaniel of Lansing, MI; 4 sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland; with Rev. Larry King presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. Contributions may be made to the Fr. Flohe Fund in the name of Betty Thelen. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.

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