Elrosa Heinrich, age 94, of Alma, MI gave up the fight and went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 under the excellent and loving care of Warwick Living Center and her special friends with Southern Care Hospice.
Funeral Services will take place on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel will Pastor Justin "Jut" Daron officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery Breckenridge, MI.
Elrosa was born in Melrose, MN on April 6, 1916, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Beck) Anderson during a snowstorm while her Dad was snowbound in Elrose, MN. She was married to George Heinrich in December 1985. She held many jobs during her long life, but her favorite was her 17 years of volunteering at Gratiot Medical Center. There, she finally had the job she always wanted of telling people where to go. She was a member of St. Louis Church of Christ. Elrosa loved crafting and many hobbies, and many family members have enjoyed her talents. She loved cooking and baking for all of her family and friends. She was very well liked and will always be remembered for her sense of humor.
She is survived by her son Larry Saunders and special friend Barbara Reynolds of Holt, MI, 2 daughters; Fran Roth of Milford, MI, Kay Peasley of Vestaburg, MI, her granddaughter that she helped raise Roxann Davis of St. Louis, MI, 15 other grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is also survived by special friends Reva Rummer, and Alice Compeau. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Heinrich, son Donald Saunders, daughter Nona Tryon, sons in law; Larry Roth and Wesley Tryon, daughter in law Bonnie Saunders; 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Montcalm County Baby Pantry. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, Michigan.
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Elrosa Heinrich