Mary Louise Roach, 69 a resident of Cook Lake, Plymouth, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Our Lady of Peace Hospital, Mishawaka.
Mary was born on September 20, 1941, the daughter of Russell A. and Edna L. (Kleitz) Wilson in South Bend, Indiana. Mary graduated from Cassopolis Michigan High School with the Class of 1959.
On April 3, 1960, Mary became the bride of Floyd E. Roach in People’s Church – South Bend, by the Rev. Roscoe Wilson. For the past 25 years they have resided in Plymouth, coming from Union, Michigan and seven years in Alaska.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who had a knack of baking bread and creating many items with a needle and yarn. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and had a liking for ceramic turtles. Mary and Floyd were members of the New Song Church in Plymouth.
Outside of the home she worked in the kitchen for Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth and Culver and also for Ristance Corp.
Surviving family members are: Floyd, her husband of fifty-one years, two sons and their families; Jeffery A. (Sherry) Roach of Fairbanks, Alaska and their children; Amber Marie, Daniel Jefferson and Victoria Marie, a son; Timothy R. (Sharon) Roach of DeMotte, Ind. and their children; Alan Robert and Terri June.
Also surviving are three brothers and a sister: Ralph (Dee) Wilson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Richard (Kay) Wilson and Robert (Nancy) Wilson all of Cassopolis and Sue Ann Edwards of Arcola, Ill. along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Floyd E. Roach Jr. and a brother Russell A. Wilson Jr.
Friends and family will gather at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. on Tuesday, July 5th from 5 – 7 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 7 p.m. that evening with Pastor Justin Chambers officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
Mary + Dennis Stites says
I would like to start by saying that Mary will be remembered as a kind, and loving person that was always giving an encouraging word to those around her. We are praying for the peace of God to be with your family at this time.
Annette says
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I have fond memory on the farm when I was little. Many from Family outings.
Judy Gaines says
My condolences to the family. I remember Mary comming to the Bottorff reunion in Ply. park and seeing her at millers when my mother was there. She had a lot of family history. My prayers be with you Judy (Bottorff) Gaines
Allen Vanes says
We have always enjoyed Mary, her husband and her neice\’s company for the last 3 to 4 years, as she came to the Bottorff Reunion\’s. It was always a pleasure to talk with her, and she had some good stories, and always brought wonderful dishes. She will Be Greatly Missed by all.
We are so sorry for your loss, Please know that your family is in our prayers and thoughts.
Love your Cousins,
Sandra Vanes(Bottorff) and her son Allen.
Jeanna Roach says
I remember Aunt Mary\’s wonderful cooking and loved going to the farm when I was little. It was great re-connecting and will always cherish those last few visits over the last couple of years. I will miss you but I know that we will meet again.
Cathy Pechin says
I want to extend my sincerest sympathy to members of the family. I just learned today through my brother, Roger, in Cassopolis, MI that Mary had passed to the other side – earned her wings in my opinion. I can remember Cousin Mary from even the 1950s when I was a small child and she was always such a kind, sweet person, pure of heart and gentle. I know what a loss this is to the family. I know that Mary\’s spirit will be with us gently touching the lives of everyone she knew. Please make sure that Floyd takes care of himself as he is such a good man. Cousin Cathy (Wilson) Pechin, Fort Scott, KS
Mary + Dennis Stites says
I would like to start by saying that Mary will be remembered as a kind, and loving person that was always giving an encouraging word to those around her. We are praying for the peace of God to be with your family at this time.
Annette says
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I have fond memory on the farm when I was little. Many from Family outings.
Judy Gaines says
My condolences to the family. I remember Mary comming to the Bottorff reunion in Ply. park and seeing her at millers when my mother was there. She had a lot of family history. My prayers be with you Judy (Bottorff) Gaines
Allen Vanes says
We have always enjoyed Mary, her husband and her neice\’s company for the last 3 to 4 years, as she came to the Bottorff Reunion\’s. It was always a pleasure to talk with her, and she had some good stories, and always brought wonderful dishes. She will Be Greatly Missed by all.
We are so sorry for your loss, Please know that your family is in our prayers and thoughts.
Love your Cousins,
Sandra Vanes(Bottorff) and her son Allen.
Jeanna Roach says
I remember Aunt Mary\’s wonderful cooking and loved going to the farm when I was little. It was great re-connecting and will always cherish those last few visits over the last couple of years. I will miss you but I know that we will meet again.
Cathy Pechin says
I want to extend my sincerest sympathy to members of the family. I just learned today through my brother, Roger, in Cassopolis, MI that Mary had passed to the other side – earned her wings in my opinion. I can remember Cousin Mary from even the 1950s when I was a small child and she was always such a kind, sweet person, pure of heart and gentle. I know what a loss this is to the family. I know that Mary\’s spirit will be with us gently touching the lives of everyone she knew. Please make sure that Floyd takes care of himself as he is such a good man. Cousin Cathy (Wilson) Pechin, Fort Scott, KS