MARIE LAURA
HARTSELL
Caro
Passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 30, 1921 in Detroit to the late Earl and Irene (Swallow) Barnes. Marie moved to Tuscola County at age 14; first to Cass City and then later to Caro. The former Marie Barnes married Leland Hartsell on March 4, 1960 in Saginaw. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1981. She was a wife, mother and homemaker, as well as a member of First Baptist Church of Caro and TOPS. Marie enjoyed traveling whenever she could. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and James O’Brien of Caro; three grandchildren, Jeremy O’Brien of Reese, Matthew O’Brien of Caro and Jessica and Justin Cook of Caro; one great-granddaughter, Amaia Cook and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings. Funeral service will be held at Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ronald Wigand officiating. Burial will be in Kingston Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Collon Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Marie Hartsell family discretionary fund, c/o Deborah O’Brien, or First Baptist Church of Caro. Share your thoughts, memories and prayers with the family at www.collonfuneralhome.com.