Marilou Mecham

MECHAM, Marilou Walberga - Age 88, of Linden, died Saturday, March 13, 2021.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12:00 PM Monday, March 29, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton (A live stream of the Mass may be viewed on Marilou's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant.  Committal service immediately following at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St. Linden Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 PM where a vigil service will be held at 7 PM and Monday at church from 11:00 AM until the time of the Mass.  In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Ascension Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Marilou was born February 25, 1933 in Farmington, the daughter of Robert August and Helen Elizabeth (Winters) Petersmark.  She was a 1951 graduate of Farmington High School.  She married Ernest Mecham September 25, 1951 in Farmington.  Marilou had resided in the Linden area since 1983 coming from Commerce.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; and was a former member of St. Willilams Catholic Church in Walled Lake where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society.  She also was a member of the commerce Child Club.  She enjoyed crafts, flower arranging, knitting, sewing, traveling, and family camping trips.

Surviving are: her husband of 69 years, Ernest; 4 children, Ernest Mecham, Jr. (Roberta) of Howell, Brad Mecham (Elizabeth) of Ocala, FL, Suzanne Mecham of White Lake, and Douglas Mecham (Robin) of Linden; 7 grandchildren, Angela, Regina, Ernest III, Shea, Tristan, Ashley, and Tara; 7 great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jordyn, Issac, Tyler, Seraya, Lachlen, and Avaley; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph, Robert, and Roy Petersmark; and sister, Ruth Morgan.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.