Marian G. Roelant

January 19, 1925 – January 17, 2012

   Marian G. Roelant, 86 of Newport, died at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday at her home. She had been in poor health for one week.

   Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home.  The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, led by Kevin Roelant. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Deacon Michael Hammond officiating. She will lie instate 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church where Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Rev. Victor Roman, Rev. William Tindell, Rev. Jack Fabian, and Rev. Fred Misiolek will concelebrate.  Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery.

   Born January 19, 1925 in Carleton, she was the daughter of Louis and Mary (Geierman) Rivard. She married Charles J. Roelant on May 6, 1944 at St. Charles Church. Rev. Lambert Lavoy officiated.

   Marian was a 1942 graduate of Monroe High School, had been previously employed by Ford Motor Company, and attended the St. Vincent School of Nursing.

   She was a member of St. Charles Church, its altar society, and served on the funeral luncheon committee for fifty years. Marian was very active at the Hall of Divine Child, St. Mary Academy, Monroe Catholic Central, and SMCC. She volunteered at Marian Place, Heartbeat of Monroe, and St. Anne’s Food Closet.

   Marian enjoyed cooking, gardening, and canning but will always be remembered for her impish sense of humor, the twinkle in her eyes, and being the best hugger.

   Surviving are her husband Charles, children Charles L (Kathy) Roelant of Paradise, MI, Marianne (John) Van Daele of Ortonville, John (Diane) Roelant of Bloomfield Hills, Edward (Linda) Roelant of Troy, Patricia Bell of Ft. Myers, FL, Thomas (Deborah) Roelant of Wooster, OH, James (Susan) Roelant of Belleville, Daniel Roelant of Southgate, Susan (Deacon Michael) Hammond of Ida, David Roelant of Miami, FL, Paul (Amy) Roelant of Newport, Stephen (AnnMarie) Roelant of S. Rockwood, Mark (Kim) Roelant of LaSalle, Robert (Jeanne) Roelant of  Belleville and Leonard (Joy) Roelant of South Lyon; brother John Rivard of Newport; sister Ann Masserant of Newport; fifty-two grandchildren and fifty-one great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, son Donald Roelant, granddaughter Gabrielle Roelant and Great-grandson Christian Bogedain.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartbeat of Monroe, SMCC Roelant Scholarship Fund, or St. Charles Church.

   Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.