Marguerite Mary Slocum

Marguerite Mary Slocum, age 95, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 17, 2023.

Marguerite was born on October 3, 1927, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis and Clara Harry. She was a graduate of Hastings High School and worked for Hastings Manufacturing and retired from Flexfab. On August 23, 1947, Marguerite married Gaylord Slocum, and they enjoyed 57 years together until his passing in 2005.

Marguerite loved cooking, camping, fishing, going to the casino, and traveling to many places. She enjoyed get-togethers with family, friends, and especially her grandchildren.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gaylord Slocum, sister Louise Scott, and grandson Chuck Champion.

She is survived by her children Robert (Shirley) Slocum, Patricia (Bob) Champion, and Richard Slocum, 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Marguerite can be made to Elara Caring Hospice at https://elaracaringhospicefoundation.org/, PO Box 58, Jackson, MI 49204.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.