Ethel Mae Fasel

Ethel Mae Fasel, 83 of Traverse City passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 07, 2013.

Ethel was born on May 13, 1930 in Bendon, MI to the late Elmer and Elaine (Hiler) Avery. She married Lawrence M. Fasel on March 25, 1948. Together they lovingly raised six wonderful children.

Ethel was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She enjoyed going to the casino, sewing and she was a wonderful cook. Most importantly Ethel cherished her family and her three Chihuahua's. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving Ethel are her children, Shirley Clark, Mary (Donald) Strang, Susan Henschell, Edward Fasel, Matthew (Tanya) Fasel, Robert Fasel, 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, siblings, Mary Lynn (Dennis) McDaniel, Michael (Colleen) Avery and many other loving family members and friends.

Ethel is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence siblings, Jean Underhill and Junior Avery.

Visitation for Ethel will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 from 4-8pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 10, at 11am also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association.