Norma May Brockschmidt's Obituary
The joyful soul of Norma May Brockschmidt (89) of East China, MI, left this earth on Saturday, December 14th. Norma was born June 13, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Edna and Wesley Winn. Shortly after, she moved to Battle Creek, MI with her family. While working as a switchboard operator, Norma married the love of her life, John Brockschmidt on August 23, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI. After their nuptials, John and Norma moved to Mount Clemens, MI where they raised a beautiful family of three children and lived until retirement. After retirement, they split their time between their beloved family cottage at Wolf Lake in northern Michigan and their winter residence in Venice, Florida. In 2005 Norma and John moved back to Michigan to their house on the St. Clair River, where Norma enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the boat and freighter activity.
Norma was a loving and cheerful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always ready with a witty one-liner for everyone she encountered. She loved spending time at Wolf Lake with her friends and family, playing her keyboard, singing, and painting. Norma had numerous memories, stories and laughs with her friends, especially her best friend of 80 years, Patsy Janes. Norma had a way of making everyone feel welcomed, loved and right at home.
Norma is preceded in death by her husband John Brockschimdt. She is survived by her children; Mary Brockschmidt, John Brockschmidt (Carol), and Lynn Durand (Remi), her grandchildren, Ben Brockschmidt (Chelsea), Brock Schmid, Emily Brockschmidt, Kristina Hogan (Joseph), and Karie Fordt (Ryan) and her great granddaughters, Nora Brockschmidt and Rory Hogan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18th at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Marine City; burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in East China. Visitation will be held at Young Colonial Chapel in East China from 2:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 17th. With a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations to provide a small gratuity for special caregivers who provided loving care for Norma. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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