Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ward, Cherlyn (Houserman) September 18, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat.September 24, 2022

                                     WARD

Cherlyn Ward, age 77 of Muir passed away Sunday,September 18, 2022, under the 
care of hospice at the Laurels of Carson City. Cherlyn was born January 9, 1945, 
in Ionia, the daughter of Earl K and Joyce J (Nemetz) Houserman. 

She graduated from Ionia High School with the Class of 1962. She married James 
B.Ward oN February 14, 1986. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2021. She 
was a member of St.John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hubbardston and the 
Hubbardston American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering specially buying 
presents for the Children's Christmas party and selling raffle tickets. Her 
house in Baldwin was her favorite place to be in the Summer. 

In addition to her husband,Jim, Cherlyn was preceded in death by her parents, 
stepsons Bruce and Dennis Ward, granddaughter,Melissa Hunter, brother Pat 
Houserman and nephew Christopher Houserman.

She is survived by her sons,Michael A.Hunter of Ionia, and Anthony L.(Tammy) 
Hunter of Lyons; stepchildren Donna (Tim) Schafer of Muir Brenda (Bob) Porter of 
Manton, Ron Ward of Lansing, Robert "Red" Ward of Hubbardston, John Ward of 
Hubbardston and Anthony Ward of Carson City. She is also survived by 16 
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters Paula Houserman of Ionia, and 
Michelle (Art) Pelon of Fenwick, and sister-in-law Wendi Houserman of Muir. We 
would be remiss if we didn't mention Dan and Roxanne Mier who she felt were her 
close friends and "her children" too.
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A Mass of christian burial will e held on Thursday, September 22, 20202, at 
11:00 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church at Hubbardston. Interment 
will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 4:00-7:00 pm at Lux Funeral 
Home in Carson City, and also one hour prior to the service at the Church. In 
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St.John the Baptist Catholic Church or 
to the Hubbardston American Legion.

The family would like to thank Sparrow Carson City Hospital, Elara Home Health 
and Hospice,Sharon Schafer, and the staff at the Laurel of Carson City for help- 
ing us care for Cherlyn. To view Cherlyn's obituary or to leave a condolence for 
the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
St.John The Baptist Cem., Hubbardston, MI

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