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Age 81, of Alma, MI. passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. She was born in Saginaw, MI on December 26, 1943, to Fred and Isabel Petee. She was married to her husband, Dale J Slater, for 52 years before his passing in 2011. They had 4 children together, Dan (Linda) Slater of Riverdale, MI, Tammi (Jim) Gulick of Alma, MI, Scott (Holly) Slater of Alma, MI, and Todd (Jennifer) Slater of Dewitt, MI. She leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She loved her family immensely and enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
A graveside service will be held at Elm Hall Cemetery, 5445 N. Ferris Rd., at 11 am on Friday, July 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Gratiot County Commission on Aging who provided her with many services during her later years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma. To view Mary's obituary or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com.
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Ann Slater
July 20, 2025
I did not have a sister until my brother married Mary when I was 10 years old. She let me play with one of her dolls, and during the next four years she gave birth to three living dolls (Dan, Tammi and Scott). I got to play with them too. I was an adult when her son Todd was born, but later, as retired teachers, we learned that we had much in common. Mary loved to give gifts. Many were knitted or crocheted that she made specifically for the recipient. But the best gifts she shared with me are her children. Rest in peace, Mary, and give my brother a heavenly hug.
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