Mary Paksi

Mary Paksi, of Ovid, MI died Friday January 3, 2014 at the age of 89. Born May 2, 1924 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Thread) Deming, Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and spending special time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen luncheons weekly with her 2 year old great granddaughter, Abby. In 1943 Mary married Tom Paksi in Ithaca, MI and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Mary is survived by her children; James (Donna) Paksi of St. Johns, Ron (Connie) Paksi of Ovid, John (Karen) Paksi of Fruitport, MI, Jane (Terry) Cressman of Whitehall, MI, and Judy (Dan) Cerveny of Epoufette, MI; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law, Bob (Char) Paksi and Ed (MaryAnn) Paksi. Along with her husband, Tom, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, 232 E. Oak Street, Ovid, MI 48866 with Pastor Paul Damkoehler officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the United Church of Ovid, 131 W. Front St., Ovid, MI 48866 or Hospice of Memorial Healthcare, 826 W. King St., Owosso, MI 48867.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.