Marjorie Lois Little

Marjorie Lois (Schrade) Little, 84, passed away on January 19, 2019 in Kalkaska Michigan. She was born to the late Paul and Clara (Salchow) Schrade in Detroit; she was also preceded in death by one grandson. Margie had a zest for life and truly loved people more than anything. After meeting her, others usually remembered her mostly for the generosity of her time, her quick smile and upbeat attitude. She was married to Roy Little for 25 years. She was employed briefly as a medical assistant in Michigan; at JCPenney's and later at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ohio, but her most important job was as a Mother and caretaker. She volunteered as a Cub Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and superintendent. She was also involved in a camping club, garden club and in square dancing while raising her 5 children in Ohio. Margie played piano for many years, with two favorites: Greensleeves, and Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens. She was a talented amateur photographer with her Nikon camera. She moved to California, where she took up belly dancing, and cared for her aging parents until their passing. After traveling and visiting family all over the country, she desired to return to her Michigan roots. For the past 14 years, she has resided in Kalkaska, Michigan, at an Adult Home which has been heaven sent and one of her biggest blessings. She gave much love back to their wonderful community by assisting other residents, volunteering at the local church, hospital and senior center. Always being health conscious, she exercised and volunteered at the local gym and has participated in the annual Mackinac Bridge walk in recent years. Margie was passionate about everything she did and made an impact in many people's lives. She will always be loved and remembered by her children, family and friends. Marjorie is survived by her children, Tom (Nancy) Little, James (Sue) Little, Diane (Michael) Norris, Kathy (Dale) Findley, and Leslie Little (Lance Rodgers), one brother Paul Jr. (Linda) Schrade, and 10 grandchildren. The family is forever grateful to the Heartland Hospice and to the staff of Walnut Street AFC Home. Memorial contributions are requested, in lieu of flowers, to be made to Walnut Street AFC, 417 S Walnut Street, P O Box 750, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 3:00–4:00 PM at the People’s Church, 216 S. Cherry Street, Kalkaska, Michigan followed by a funeral service at 4:00 PM. Dr. Steven C. Packer will be officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Memorial Park in Lexington, Ohio, with a service in their mausoleum on the following Saturday, February 2, at 12:00 Noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home.

Marjorie Lois Little

October 11, 1934 - January 19, 2019