Marsha A. Owsley

February 5, 1946 - June 5, 2009

Marsha A. Owsley, age 63, of Michigan City, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with family and friends gathering from 5 p.m. until the service at the church. Carlisle Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mrs. Owsley was born February 5, 1946 in Mt. Gilead, OH to John L. and Lana (Shipley) Fate. Her father preceded her in death, her mother survives in Michigan City. On July 21, 1979 in Michigan City she married John A. Owsley, he survives in Michigan City. Also surviving is son John (Kim) V. Harrison of Ottawa, IL and daughter Holly R. (Mark) Hertzberg of LaPorte, grandchildren Austin, Celeste, Dylan and Lauren, sisters Debra (Okie) Rice of Columbus, OH and Diana (Mike) McLain of Mt. Gilead, OH, niece Amy Lawson of Mt. Gilead and numerous special friends. Mrs. Owsley had been a customer service rep with Dwyer Instruments. She was a member of Kappa-Kappa-Gamma Sorority. Memorial contributions may be made to donor choice.

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John, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry I missed the gathering at First Presbyterian. Marsha was such a great person. I will always remember her fun loving spirit and warm heart. Take care, Marshall

Dear John, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss with Marsha's passing. We didn't even realize she was ill again. We were not able to reschedule a prior engagement to attend and had hoped we could attend her funeral the following day. However, it didn't appear there would be anything else. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Marsha was such a wonderful person, wife, mother, and friend to so many. With all our love and sympathy, Bob and Cindy Kelly

Marsha was a hard working, kind hearted, wonderful human being. She helped me so much through all kinds of times, it was Marsha who gave me that extra push I needed to buy a house and when I would tell her how much I appreciated her she would say, "I didn't do anything you did it yourself". She was a great friend, supervisor, and co-worker, she will be truly missed.

John & Family, My most sincere condolences are expressed to you and your family. Marsha was a part of my Sprague family, as you know, and was always a special friend to me. I will miss her always. Godspeed, Mark Hubertz

My heartfelt sympathies go out to Marsha's family. I was at Dwyer when she started she will be greatly missed. I will have a luminary for her at the relay for life in LaPorte on June 19th and 20th. I will remember her smile and her great laugh. My prayers are with the family.

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Marsh was a very nice and caring person and her class mates will miss her at are class reunion this Aug.

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mom, wife, and friend. I am the daughter of Sally Trafelet Farris. We spent lots of time with Marsha and the kids when we were young. I remember such fun times at Aunt Gertie's and Uncle Jack's! We had FUN FUN times! Marsha was always such an uplifting person to be around. Simply a blast, basically. I could see that even as a young person. I know she will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to all of you. Know that we all are thinking of you at this time. From what I understand, she was an incredible fighter throughout her battle. That doesn't surprise me. A true fighter to the end. I love you all. Deb (Wiggam/Matatall) Isom and my boys Will, Wes, and Josh . . . Holly and John . . Love you!!!!

My heartfelt thoughts are extended to all family members and especially to John and Holly, her children. I am Jack Harrison's cousin and knew Marsha very well when we were all much younger. Marsha had always been one of my favorite people and we had lots of good times together. John and Holly, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your mom was very, very special! Love, Sally

john, my thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family now, deb mennen

I am so sorry! I have many fond memories of Marsha as a child, and much love.

Marsha and I were good friends in high school and just lost touch; I've always been sorry about that. I'm sure you have many happy memories(as do I)to help you through this sad time and my thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. Love, Bonnie

John, Nancy and I are so sorry for your loss! Marsha was a wonderful person and it breaks our heart to hear she has lost her bout with cancer. Take care and again we are so sorry!

We send our deepest sympathy to John and family---we will miss her --she was a special person and we will remember ALL the good times and many laughs we had together----you are in our thoughts and prayers---

MARSHA WAS KIND TO ME FROM THE DAY WE MET. EVERY TIME I SAW HER SHE WAS WARM AND GENUINE AND IT WAS EASY TO FEEL THAT SHE CARED ABOUT PEOPLE. AT EVERY COOKOUT, FIREWORKS PARTY, SUPERBOWL PARTY, AND AT ALL GATHERINGS, I WILL MISS HER VERY, VERY MUCH. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A HAPPY PRESENCE IN MY LIFE. I FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN HER. I AM KEEPING HER IN MY HEART AND HER FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.

Our sincerest sympathy to you, John, and your family. We were blessed to have known good times with you and Marsha. She will be deeply missed.

Marsha and I spent many summers at the Mt. Gilead pool and Brownies and girl scouts. We graduated together in 1964. My condolences to the children and grandchildren. Karen Rizor McClelland

I had the pleasure of meeting Marsha last summer after talking with her for the past ten years. I am thankful for the opportunity to have met her, she was such a neat person. She will be missed by all.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.