Marsha Lee Hodge, daughter of Harold Vernon (1917-2004) and Velma H. (Baker) (1919-2011) Hodge, was born 19 January 1943 Lansing, Michigan. She graduated in 1961 from Okemos High School. Marsha wed 20 August 1966 Ingham County, James F. Congleton. James was a graduate of Eastern High School.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) 21 August 1966
CONGLETON-HODGE
James F. Congleton and his bride, the former Marsha Lee Hodge, are now on a honeymoon trip to Cape Cod.
They plan to tour parts of Canada before returning to make their home in East Lansing. They exchanged wedding vows Saturday morning in the Church of the Resurrection.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold V. Hodge of 4591 Nakoma Drive, Okemos, wore a sheath gown designed with a French lace bodice and crepe skirt. A watteau panel of matching lace swept into a court train.
She carried a bouquet of white glamellias and carnations.
Her attendants were gowned in floor-length dress of turquoise faille. They were Mrs. W. James Schill of Haslett, matron of honor, and Misses Kim Kinney and Sara Lee Slider, both of Okemos. They carried purple asters, intertwined with fresh grapes.
William R. France Jr. served as best man and ushers were Gerry Congleton of Lansing, the bridegroom's brother, and Gregory Charles Hodge of Okemos, the bride's brother. Flower girl was Julie Ann Olson of Lansing, niece of the bridegroom. A champagne reception and buffet luncheon at the Albert Pick Motor Hotel followed the ceremony.
Joining the newlyweds in greeting guests were the bride's parents, and Mrs. Clifford France of 109 Custer Ave., the bridegroom's mother, and Paul M. Congleton of Detroit, his father.
Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodge of Okemos and St. Petersburg, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barnes of Lansing, the bride's grandparents, and Mrs. Rhoda Snyder of Flint, the bridegroom's grandmother.
The bride, a former Ferris State College student is employed at Michigan National Bank. The bridegroom is employed by Speaker-Hines and Thomas, Inc., and member of the Marine Corps Reserve. He attended Lansing Community College.
Marsha died 28 June 2006 Kent County, Michigan.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Friday 30 June 2006
MARSHA LEE CONGLETON
SPRING LAKE, MI
FORMERLY OF LANSING, MI
Age 63, passed away Wednesday in Grand Rapids. Born in Lansing on January 9, 1943 to Harold and Velma Hodge, she was a graduate of Okemos High School "61". Surviving are her husband, James; two children, Michelle Lee Luke and Craig J. Congleton; her mother Velma Hodge of Okemos; and brother, Greg of Okemos. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home,, Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ada Bible Church, 8899 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids.
Marsha Lee Congleton class of 1961, aged 63, of Spring Lake and formerly of Woodsboro NE, Grand Rapids passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, June 28, 2006 while at Raybrook after a lengthy illness. Born on January 19, 1943 in Lansing, MI, she was the daughter of Harold and Velma Hodge.
She was a 1961 graduate of Okemos High School and attended Ferris State. On August 20, 1966 in Lansing she was united in marriage to her husband, James F. Congleton, who survives. Also surviving are her two children and three grandchildren, Michelle Lee (Robb) Luke of Dutton and their children, Connor, Caden and Abigail, Craig J. (Jessica) Congleton of Wyoming; her mother, Mrs. Velma Hodge, of Okemos, and by one brother, Greg (Shirley) Hodge, of Okemos.
Marsha was a member of Ada Bible Church. She was active with her very special friends in the Mother's Prayer Group. The family will receive friends at the Metcalf and Jonkhoff Chapel on Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ada Bible Church, 8899 Cascade Rd SE, with her pastor, Rev. Jeff Manion, officiating. Interment in Blythefield Memory
Gardens. Memorials may be made to Ada Bible Church, Alzheimer's Association, or to Holland Home Benevolent Fund. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home,, Grand Rapids.
Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2006.
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