Margaret Catherine Finch, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at her daughter's home in Big Rapids. Margaret was the daughter of Edward and Catherine Brush Rebman and was born on September 17, 1928, near Copemish in Manistee County. On May 28, 1949, she married Nelson Finch of Arcadia, Michigan. Nelson preceded her in death on May 21, 2003. Margaret and Nelson had five children, four of whom survive: Steven (Marilyn) of Patagonia, Arizona; Daniel of Hesperia; Michael of Newaygo; and Catherine Martin (James) of Big Rapids. Their son Roger, preceded them in death in 1967. Besides their children there are four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who survive her.

Margaret and Nelson moved their family to Hesperia in 1960 and played many roles in the community. Margaret was a 4-H leader, Hesperia Elementary School Librarian for 20 years, and an active member of Christ the King Catholic Parish. In 2014, she was named the Michigan American Legion Auxiliary Woman of the Year for her many years of teaching citizenship and patriotism to children.

VISITATION: Sunday, November 20, 2016, from 4-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel with American Legion Auxiliary Rites on Sunday, November 20, 2016, starting at 7:00pm and Scripture Services on Sunday, November 20, 2016, starting at 7:30pm at the Crandell Funeral Home in Fremont. MASS OF RESSURRECTION SERVICES : Monday, November 21, 2016, at 11am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Hesperia. INTERMENT : Christ The King Catholic Cemetery in Hesperia. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Spectrum Health Hospice.

Visitation

Sunday, November 20, 2016 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412

Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:00 PM

Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412

Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:30 PM

Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412

Monday, November 21, 2016 11:00 AM

Christ The King Catholic Church 263 S. Elm Hesperia, MI 49421