Marie DeGroot

NORWAY- Marie DeGroot age 96 of Norway, Michigan died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, Michigan. Marie was born November 6th, 1925 in Norway, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pizetta) Gattra. Marie married Frank DeGroot on October 11, 1947, at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. They enjoyed 52 years together, and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2000. Marie’s life centered around faith, home, and family. A lifetime member of St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan, Marie served her faith community as a Eucharistic Minister, working on Funeral Luncheons and in the Legion of Mary to name a few. She was also a regular visitor to Eucharistic Adoration. Her home was filled with the work of her hands: canned fruits, vegetables, and jams from the garden; crocheted blankets, doilies, and crafts; embroidered pillowcases, tablecloths, dresser scarves and dish towels. She also sewed clothing for herself and pajamas for her children and grandchildren. Of all the things she did, cooking and baking for her family and friends were what she loved best. When you walked into her tiny kitchen, no matter what time of the day, there would be at least two different kinds of baked desserts on the cupboard. You never left her home hungry. Marie was very much loved by all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family. She was always a source of information, watching the news and reading the paper daily. If anyone wanted to know what was happening in the family or the world, they only had to give her a call. Marie is survived by 5 children, 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Her children and their spouses are James (Virginia) DeGroot of Atlanta, Georgia; Mary (Donald) Walters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Michael (Theresa) DeGroot of Bark River, Michigan; Allen (Melanie) DeGroot of Houston, Texas; and Teresa (Eric) Lapham of Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank DeGroot and brothers Arthur (Saimi), John (Louella), Edward (Patricia), Arnold and Raymond Gattra. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Church with Fr. Marty Flynn officiating. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Marie DeGroot

November 6, 1925 - January 30, 2022