Jeanette G. Witt

1916 - 2017

Jeanette G. Witt obituary, 1916-2017

BORN

1916

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson

Mason, Michigan

Jeanette Witt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2017.

Jeanette G. Witt of Dansville died March 11, 2017 in Mason, MI. Jeanette was born January 15, 1916 in Webberville, MI to Jesse Bachman and Laura Alford Bachman. After graduating from Dansville High School, she attended Cleary Business College and then worked at the Ingham County Infirmary in Okemos where she met her beloved Aethen. They were married for 51 years and he preceded her in death in 1988. Jeanette was a life-long and very active member of the Dansville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ruth Townsend; one brother, Owen Bachman; two foster sons, Charles Houser and Gale Platt; and grandson, Matthew Houser. Surviving are sister-in-law, Arlene Bachman, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the service following at 11:00 a.m. at the Vantown Community Church, 3504 E. Howell Rd., Webberville, MI with Rev. Joseph Graybill, Rev. Raymond Townsend and Rev. Stephen Ezop officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Dansville, MI. Friends who desire may make contributions to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, Attn: Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202 or Vantown Community Church. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.

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March 16, 2017

Joe & Sue Graybill

Jeanette was a lady in truest sense of the word. She kept about "her Father's business" until she wasn't able to do it anymore - not so long ago. Just hearing about all of her activities tired me out! What a blessing she has been to her God, her family, her church and her community. She is missed!

March 16, 2017

Ron Mixer

My Great-Aunt Jeanette was a very gracious woman and always delightful to visit. I wish that we had lived closer to have gotten to know her better. I know that Heaven is a better place since she arrived.

March 16, 2017

Ron Mixer

My Great Aunt Jeanette was a very gracious woman and always delightful to visit. I wish we had lived closer to have known her better. I know that Heaven is better since she arrived.

March 14, 2017

Vivian &Ernie Loeb

March 14, 2017

Joyce Felzke

Jeanette was my mother's neighbor at Marsh Pointe a few years before she passed away in 2013. It was at that time, Jeanette and I became friends, too. What an amazing lady! I loved to hear all of her stories and see the interesting keepsakes she had that went along with them. She enjoyed photography, and it was a pleasure to share that experience with her. Jeanette had a gentle strength about her that I will forever remember and treasure. May God bless all of her family and friends who mourn her loss. But we will see her again in heaven, and I truly look forward to that!

March 13, 2017

Janeen Tkaczyk

My Great Aunt Jeanette could make the best peanut butter pie and raisin filled cookies. I still remember the time she took me to Traverse City to go cherry picking when I was a kid. The power went out so we had to wait and wait. I couldn't wait any longer so I hooked my little red wagon up to my bike and rode it down to her house. She has never forgotten that story and even brought it up recently. I will never forget the endless trips we made to the beach when we would come to visit her on Florida. I hope to be half the woman that she was. She molded me into the person I am today with her kindness and her ability to entertain. Love you Aunt Jeanette!

March 13, 2017

JoAnn Bachman

March 12, 2017

Louise Fairbotham

So remember Jeanette as she was a friend of my mother, Agnes Pollok Baker. She lived in my grandpa and grandma Pollok's house for many years. Our prayers are with those who knew her.
Louise and Lee Fairbotham

March 12, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Mar

15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

Mar

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Vantown Community Church

3504 E. Howell Rd., Webberville, MI

Mar

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Vantown Community Church

3504 E. Howell Rd., Webberville, MI

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Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

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