Mary, 93, (Brown) passed away on November 13, 2015. She was the daughter of Victor and Gizella (Kulcsar) Torok.
Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past President of St. Sylvia Guild, former choir member, senior citizen volunteer and formerly was a caregiver to the elderly and foster children.
Mary loved her family and had a strong faith. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, enjoyed reading, nature, music and the Detroit Tigers.
Her marriage of 48 years to Norman Brown on January 2, 1940 ended with his death May 10, 1988. On May 18, 1991, she married Glen Johnson and he precedes her in death.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia Baldwin of Lansing and Karen Brown of St. Johns; four sons, Richard (Mary Lue) Brown of Portland, Gary (Betty) Brown of St. Johns, Ronald Brown of Breckenridge, Texas and Dennis (Suzi) Brown of DeWitt; sixteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Pete Braun, Bill Braun and Edgar Conley; sister-in-law, Dolores Snitgen and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brenda Baldwin; brother, Victor Torok and sisters, Helen Torok, Alice Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Goldie Kaloz and Bertha Miller.
Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. A Vigil Service and a Rosary service were held.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Educational Trust Fund.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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Norman Leroy Brown & Mary Torok were married on 02 Mar 1940 in Fowler, Clinton, Michigan. They were divorced years later.
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Norman Brown and Mary Torok Married at Holy Trinity
Fowler, MI - A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, at 8 o'clock when Miss Mary Torok, daughter of Mrs. Victor Torok of this village was united in marriage to Norman Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, also of this village. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Fr. George Esper.
Bridesmaids were Miss Georgiana Droste and Miss Dorothy Rademacher, both cousins of the groom. Sylvester Rademacher of Westphalia and Vincent Brown, brother of the gram, acted as best men. The bride was dressed in white satin and the bridesmaids were dressed in rose satin and blue satin.
A breakfast was served to the bride and grooms and their attendants at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell and a 4 o'clock dinner was served to about 35 guests at the same home.
The couple will reside with the sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell, for the present.
Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past President of St. Sylvia Guild, former choir member, senior citizen volunteer and formerly was a caregiver to the elderly and foster children.
Mary loved her family and had a strong faith. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, enjoyed reading, nature, music and the Detroit Tigers.
Her marriage of 48 years to Norman Brown on January 2, 1940 ended with his death May 10, 1988. On May 18, 1991, she married Glen Johnson and he precedes her in death.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia Baldwin of Lansing and Karen Brown of St. Johns; four sons, Richard (Mary Lue) Brown of Portland, Gary (Betty) Brown of St. Johns, Ronald Brown of Breckenridge, Texas and Dennis (Suzi) Brown of DeWitt; sixteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Pete Braun, Bill Braun and Edgar Conley; sister-in-law, Dolores Snitgen and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brenda Baldwin; brother, Victor Torok and sisters, Helen Torok, Alice Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Goldie Kaloz and Bertha Miller.
Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. A Vigil Service and a Rosary service were held.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Educational Trust Fund.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
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Norman Leroy Brown & Mary Torok were married on 02 Mar 1940 in Fowler, Clinton, Michigan. They were divorced years later.
Take Nuptial Vows at Pretty Wedding
Norman Brown and Mary Torok Married at Holy Trinity
Fowler, MI - A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, at 8 o'clock when Miss Mary Torok, daughter of Mrs. Victor Torok of this village was united in marriage to Norman Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, also of this village. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Fr. George Esper.
Bridesmaids were Miss Georgiana Droste and Miss Dorothy Rademacher, both cousins of the groom. Sylvester Rademacher of Westphalia and Vincent Brown, brother of the gram, acted as best men. The bride was dressed in white satin and the bridesmaids were dressed in rose satin and blue satin.
A breakfast was served to the bride and grooms and their attendants at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell and a 4 o'clock dinner was served to about 35 guests at the same home.
The couple will reside with the sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell, for the present.
Mary, 93, (Brown) passed away on November 13, 2015. She was the daughter of Victor and Gizella (Kulcsar) Torok.
Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past President of St. Sylvia Guild, former choir member, senior citizen volunteer and formerly was a caregiver to the elderly and foster children.
Mary loved her family and had a strong faith. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, enjoyed reading, nature, music and the Detroit Tigers.
Her marriage of 48 years to Norman Brown on January 2, 1940 ended with his death May 10, 1988. On May 18, 1991, she married Glen Johnson and he precedes her in death.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia Baldwin of Lansing and Karen Brown of St. Johns; four sons, Richard (Mary Lue) Brown of Portland, Gary (Betty) Brown of St. Johns, Ronald Brown of Breckenridge, Texas and Dennis (Suzi) Brown of DeWitt; sixteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Pete Braun, Bill Braun and Edgar Conley; sister-in-law, Dolores Snitgen and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brenda Baldwin; brother, Victor Torok and sisters, Helen Torok, Alice Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Goldie Kaloz and Bertha Miller.
Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. A Vigil Service and a Rosary service were held.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Educational Trust Fund.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Contributor: (40342511)
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Norman Leroy Brown & Mary Torok were married on 02 Mar 1940 in Fowler, Clinton, Michigan. They were divorced years later.
Take Nuptial Vows at Pretty Wedding
Norman Brown and Mary Torok Married at Holy Trinity
Fowler, MI - A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, at 8 o'clock when Miss Mary Torok, daughter of Mrs. Victor Torok of this village was united in marriage to Norman Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, also of this village. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Fr. George Esper.
Bridesmaids were Miss Georgiana Droste and Miss Dorothy Rademacher, both cousins of the groom. Sylvester Rademacher of Westphalia and Vincent Brown, brother of the gram, acted as best men. The bride was dressed in white satin and the bridesmaids were dressed in rose satin and blue satin.
A breakfast was served to the bride and grooms and their attendants at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell and a 4 o'clock dinner was served to about 35 guests at the same home.
The couple will reside with the sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell, for the present.
Mary lived in Fowler most of her life but in St. Johns for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past President of St. Sylvia Guild, former choir member, senior citizen volunteer and formerly was a caregiver to the elderly and foster children.
Mary loved her family and had a strong faith. She was known for her cooking and baking skills, enjoyed reading, nature, music and the Detroit Tigers.
Her marriage of 48 years to Norman Brown on January 2, 1940 ended with his death May 10, 1988. On May 18, 1991, she married Glen Johnson and he precedes her in death.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia Baldwin of Lansing and Karen Brown of St. Johns; four sons, Richard (Mary Lue) Brown of Portland, Gary (Betty) Brown of St. Johns, Ronald Brown of Breckenridge, Texas and Dennis (Suzi) Brown of DeWitt; sixteen grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Pete Braun, Bill Braun and Edgar Conley; sister-in-law, Dolores Snitgen and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brenda Baldwin; brother, Victor Torok and sisters, Helen Torok, Alice Rowell, Elizabeth Rowell, Goldie Kaloz and Bertha Miller.
Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns with Fr. Michael Williams presiding and burial at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. A Vigil Service and a Rosary service were held.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Educational Trust Fund.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.
Contributor: (40342511)
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Norman Leroy Brown & Mary Torok were married on 02 Mar 1940 in Fowler, Clinton, Michigan. They were divorced years later.
Take Nuptial Vows at Pretty Wedding
Norman Brown and Mary Torok Married at Holy Trinity
Fowler, MI - A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, at 8 o'clock when Miss Mary Torok, daughter of Mrs. Victor Torok of this village was united in marriage to Norman Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown, also of this village. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Fr. George Esper.
Bridesmaids were Miss Georgiana Droste and Miss Dorothy Rademacher, both cousins of the groom. Sylvester Rademacher of Westphalia and Vincent Brown, brother of the gram, acted as best men. The bride was dressed in white satin and the bridesmaids were dressed in rose satin and blue satin.
A breakfast was served to the bride and grooms and their attendants at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell and a 4 o'clock dinner was served to about 35 guests at the same home.
The couple will reside with the sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rowell, for the present.
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