Loeta Marie Wood

Loeta Marie Wood passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Gladwin, Michigan. She was born on October 25, 1929, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Theodore and Nina Tack.

Loeta attended Hastings High School and she retired from LeAnn Shop in Ionia, Michigan.

Her heart found its match twice over; first, in her beloved husband of 43 years, Harry Wood, with whom she shared a love that was as deep as it was enduring. Together, they reveled in the simple pleasures of life, from square dancing to taking exhilarating motorcycle trips, that spoke to their shared spirit of adventure. After Harry's passing, Loeta was fortunate to find love again with Kerwin Paige, enjoying 16 years of companionship until his passing. She also enjoyed crafting and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both her cherished husbands, and her granddaughter Amie Stephens.

Loeta's legacy is carried on by her loving children: Sue (Larry) Fernholz of Portland, Michigan, Brenda (Kevin) Hecht-Paige of Hastings, Michigan, James Wood of Gladwin, Michigan, and Barbara (Bob) Wichtner of Gladwin, Michigan. She was a sister to Duane (Sandra) Tack and Joan (Wayne) Paige, whose lives were enriched by her presence. Her memory will be treasured by her nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Noon at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058 with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.