Obituary of Juanita Mae Marentette

Juanita Mae Marentette (Stinson), 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Nita was born November 6th, 1933 in Birmingham MI, the daughter of Alvin and Fern Stinson (Caspari). She was a graduate of Melvindale High School. Nita raised three children and made a house a home in Utica, Michigan. She worked as an office manager and selflessly extended her employment to help support her children through college. She then pursued her passion of travel by visiting countless cities at home and abroad with her husband of 57 years, George. She was also a proud season ticket holder of the Detroit Lions and Eastern Michigan Football for over 50 years. She loved the theater and a fine dinner out on the town. She went to hundreds of Broadway shows at her favorite venue, the Fisher Theater in downtown Detroit. An activity she continued to enjoy with her daughter Denise after her husbands passing. She was an avid reader and would routinely finish an entire book within a day or two. In recent years she gleeful shared " I dont have to finish reading a book if I dont like it!" Nita can best be characterized by her indomitable spirit and courageous attitude in being able to deal with lifes adversity and challenges. She was filled with remarkable grace, strength, and perseverance. Despite her body failing her repeatedly over the last 12 years, she met each morning with two cups of coffee and her ever-present smile and will. She will be dearly missed by everybody that knew her, and her legacy will be carried on by her family who is so proud to call her their own. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and her son, Gregory. Nita is survived by children Denise Shock (Larry), Jeffrey Marentette (Sarah), her five grandchildren, Michael Morrow (Kaila), Kyle Morrow (Stephanie), Steven Morrow, Jordan Marentette, and Jessica Marentette. A special place in Nitas family is also reserved for Madison Satura (Steve) and Dayna Dunneback (Jordan). Memorial services will be Saturday, 11/17/2018 at 11AM at: Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, MI 48101 She has been cremated and will be interned at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: "George & Nita Marentette Scholarship Fund" Payable to: East Detroit Federation of Teachers Scholarship Fund: E.D.F.T. Scholarship Trust Fund, Inc. 18223 Ten Mile Suite 200 Roseville MI 48066