Mary Brott's Obituary
Mary Brott age 90, of Ravenna, died Monday, April 18, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 14, 1925 in Niles, Michigan to the late Bert O. and Matilda Frances (Small) Cripe. She married Robert Louis Brott on June 30, 1944 in Muskegon, MI and he preceded her in death on April 1, 2014.
Mary is survived by: 4 Sons: Barry (Patricia) Brott of Texas, David A. (Janet) Brott of Ravenna, Keith Brott of Fruitport and Jeffrey (Susan) Brott of Wisconsin. 3 Daughters: Marsha (Tim) Phillips, Ellen (Michael) Stewart both of Ravenna and Elaine (Charlie) Ash of Sand Lake. 1 Daughter in-law: Shelly Brott of Ravenna. 30 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren. 1 Brother: Robert Cripe of Niles. 1 Sister: Margaret Renouf of Grant. Several nieces and Nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son: Robert Donald Brott, 1 Daughter In-Law: Beth Brott. 4 Brothers: Don, Bert, John and Claire. 1 Sister: Grace Payne. Granddaughter: Jennifer Phillips. 2 Grandsons: Trent and Travis Brott. 1 Great Granddaughter: Laylee Weber. 1 Sister: Dorothy Evans.
A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00am at the Ravenna United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Black officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Township Cemetery. The family will be at the church 1 hour prior to service to greet friends.
Memorials may be directed to: Heart & Kidney Foundation, Hospice Visiting Nurse’s or United Methodist Church.
Go to; www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc. to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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