of Chelsea, Michigan, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born October 14, 1920 in Boyers, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Carmen & Edith (McCall) Joseph. Mary moved to Chelsea in 2002. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and former member of St. Martin DePorres in Warren. She was also a member of the Chelsea Women's Club.
On Jan. 28, 1941, she married Alfred “Al” N. Gietzen at St. Clement Catholic Church in Center Line, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Gietzen; a son, Kenneth (D'Ann) Gietzen of Chelsea; 5 grandsons, and 8 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will be at St. Clements Catholic Cemetery in Center Line. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday 10-11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Assisted Living of Jackson, 5025 Ann Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49201. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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