Marie Lumina "Lue" Forward's Obituary
Mrs. Marie Lumina "Lue" Forward, age 75, went home to the Lord, Monday evening, April 26, 2004, with all of her family at her side. She was born January 27, 1929 in Muskegon to George and Marilouise (Bissonette) Carron, and had been a life resident. Mrs. Forward was a graduate of St. Jean’s School, and had worked 35 years for the Howmet Corporation before retiring. Mrs. Forward was a baptized member of St. Jean’s Catholic Church, belonged to the church Auxiliary, was a Eucharistic Minister, and was very involved with the C.A.S.T. Loaves and Fishes Pantry. On October 23, 1948, she married W.J. Ronald Forward in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1993. SURVIVORS include 5 children, Ronald (Yvonne) Forward, Charlotte Forward, J’nice (Alfred) Burgess all of Muskegon, Gail (Thomas) Corcoran of Ravenna, Keith (Amy) Forward of Muskegon; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Georganna Tenover of Kalamazoo, MI; brother, George Carron of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, William W.J. Forward; 2 sisters, Eloise Manning, Ellen Jannenga; and an infant brother, Francis Carron. THE FUNERAL LITURGY will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday at St. Jean’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. James Wyse presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
with the Rosary prayed at 6:00 PM. There will also be visitation from 10-11:00 AM Friday morning at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the C.A.S.T. Loaves and Fishes Pantry or Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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