Obituary of Georgia Northway

Georgia Fay Northway passed away on April 7, 2013 with loving family at her side. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on September 2, 1916 to Maude and Martin Kasischke. She was predeceased by two sisters and is survived by one brother. A graduate of St. Joseph High School, she attended Stephens College in Missouri and graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. with a degree in elementary education. Georgia taught school in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan where she met Dr. Robert Northway and married him on June 21, 1941. They lived in Ann Arbor until they moved to Saginaw in 1945. Bob was a surgeon in Saginaw and predeceased her in 1986. Georgia was a member of the Junior League of Saginaw, Assistance League, Saginaw County Medical Auxiliary, Covenant Auxiliary, the Saginaw Club and the Saginaw Country Club. She was a warm, loving person who appreciated people, nature, and especially her family. She was always ready for an adventure and loved to cook and entertain. Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Dr. William (Carin) Northway of Traverse City, Sally (Paul) Purcell of Saginaw, and Dr. Tom (Diane) Northway of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Dr. Robert (Laura) Northway III of Austin, TX, Peter Northway of Atlanta, GA, William (Katie) Northway, Jr. of Ann Arbor, Tobin (Becky) Northway of Ann Arbor, Amy Purcell of Royal Oak, Peter (Caiyan) Purcell of Chicago, IL, Emelyn Northway of New York and Chris and Eric Kattelus of Chicago, IL. Great Grandchildren: Grace, Georgia and Grant Northway, Ellie and Vera Northway-Wimsatt, Owen Northway. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Dr. Robert O. Northway, Jr., grandson Andrew Paul Purcell and daughter-in-law Peggy Carey Northway. Georgia will be sorely missed by her family and friends and we want to especially acknowledge her dinner pals, Evie Paxson and Naomi Cook. We extend a very special thank you to the care given by Sue Purcell, VNA Hospice staff and Edgewood Assisted Living staff. Memorial Service : A memorial service will take place on Friday, April 19, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. Harrison, Saginaw, Michigan 48602 at 3:00 p.m. Dr Robert L. Emrich will officiate. Friends are welcome to visite with family an hour before the service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider; Hospital Hospitality House, 1701 N. Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan 48602 or Covenant VNA Hospice or charity of their choice. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with the family or through www.deislerfuneralhom.com