Ada W. Morden, age 93 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, at her home. She was born August 24, 1926, in Martiny Township, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Drier) Jehnzen. Ada married Alvin "Dan" Morden on October 12, 1942, in Big Rapids and together they raised their family in Rodney.
She was employed by Wolverine World Wide as a stitcher/marker for over ten years. Ada had many talents: sewing, quilting, knitting hats and mittens, and crocheting doilies. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning. Ada was a member of Chippewa Lake Community Church.
Ada is survived by her one son, Art (Patricia Linnen) Morden of Chippewa Lake; four daughters, Linda Lytle of Rodney, Sharon (David) Miller of Sparta, Shirley (Daniel) Hazen of Rodney, and Sue McLaughlin of Morley; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hilda Morden of Rodney; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years, Dan Morden; daughter-in-law, Sharon Morden; and three sons-in-law, Bill McLaughlin, David Lytle, and Terry Lutjens; four siblings, Gertrude (Kennard) Lintemuth, Carl (Evelyn) Jehnzen, Adolph (Adeline) Jehnzen, and Wilma (Edward) Whaley.
Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with her great-niece, Pastor Angela King officiating. The family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, November 6th and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ada will be laid to rest at Martiny Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Adas name to Hospice of Michigan Big Rapids.
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Funeral Service
Thursday, November 7, 2019
1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Thursday, November 7, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307