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Virginia Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Virginia 5/2/1941 - 1/22/2015 Newaygo Virginia Lee Schmidt (Sutton) passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord, on January 22, 2015, after a long illness. Preceding her in death are her husband Richard Schmidt in 2004, her youngest brother James in 2009, her parents Chloe Edna Hunt and Harry Samual Sutton. Surviving are her sons Raymond (Patricia) Sutton and Joseph (Deborah) Sobers, her step-son Mark (Elizabeth) Schmidt, her grandchildren Jonathan, Arianna, Faith, Shawn, Deborah, Sarah, Josiah and Alexa Ranae, her brothers Robert (Nancy), Allen (Joan), Melvin and Dale and her special friend Nell Miller. According to Virginia's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service is still pending. Please check fieldsmckinley.com for updated information.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2015.

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