Mary Ann Coolidge

Mary Ann Coolidge, age 78 of Hastings, died on Friday November 19, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mary was born July 16, 1932 in Hamtramck , Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Romantowski) Jozwiak. She graduated from Denby High School in 1950. Mary moved to Hastings in 1966 from Detroit. She was married to Jerome Matel who died in 1958. Mary enjoyed being with her family, reading, and her flower garden. Mary married William J. Coolidge on January 8, 1960, they co-owned the Urbandale Shell Station for 32 years. She was a member of St. Rose Church and was a World Vision Children sponsor for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and sons Kenneth Matel, Philip Matel, Jeff Coolidge and a sister Diane Danforth . Mary is survived by her husband Bill Coolidge, 3 sons, Steve Matel, Andy Matel (Brenda Koehler), Michael Coolidge, a daughter Sharon (James) Giffen, 13 grandchildren , 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4pm and 6-7:30pm with a Rosary at 7:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday November 24, 2010 2:00pm at St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine Celebrant. Burial will be at Mt.Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (girrbachfuneralhome.net).