Marie St. Louis, 82

Marie A. St. Louis, age 82, of Sturgis, went home to be with our Lord and Savior late Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.
She was born April 20, 1938, in Cheboygan, a daughter of the late Steven and Elizabeth (Warner) Grawey.
Mrs. St. Louis resided in Sturgis since 1959, coming from Detroit.
On Dec. 5, 1959, she married the love of her life, William L. St. Louis, in Highland Park. He preceded her in death April 17, 2005.
Marie had been employed in the dietary department at Thurston Woods Village and as a lunch lady at Sturgis Public Schools. What she took the most pride in was being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.
She enjoyed traveling especially family vacations. All who knew her will forever miss Marie’s never-changing sweet, positive disposition. She was a gentle, kind woman who was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her smiles would warm your heart and in those smiles you could see how much she loved the precious gift of life.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the management and staff of Thurston Woods Village for the excellent care and true love Marie received during her stay at Thurston Woods Village.
She is survived by two daughters, Arlene St. Louis of Sturgis and Wanda (Alan) Barker of Burr Oak; two sons, Stephen (Rhonda) St. Louis of White Pigeon and Mike (Lisa) St. Louis of Coldwater; 14 grandchildren, Michelle, Glenn, William, Shaun, Devon, Matthew, Elizabeth, Jacob, Nicole, Jason, Courtney, Austin, Nathan and Benjamin; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia (Wayne) Anthony of Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Mildred Pace and Margaret Friedman.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of Marie A. St. Louis’s life will be held at a later date. Private burial of the ashes will take place at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. St. Louis’s memory consider Thurston Woods Village Staff Appreciation Fund, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091; or Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where relatives and friends may share memories and leave condolences for the family.