Obituary of Margaret Ann Fobear

Margaret Ann (Marge) Fobear, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Covenant HealthCare at age 80 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to her husband Junior Fobear who survives her. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 3rd, 1934 the daughter of the late Anthony Pignatelli and Francis (Cooper) (Pignatelli) Gonzales. Her first born daughter, Deborah (Fobear) Platko predeceased her. Surviving are two sons: Gerald (Gary) Fobear and Thomas Fobear; three daughters: Mary Ellen (Joseph) Freyre, Jennifer (Jim) Freeman, and Margaret (Margie) Fobear. She leaves her dearly loved grandchildren: Sara Platko, Peter Vargas, James Freeman, Jonathan Freeman and Emily Vargas; and three great-grandchildren: Anthony and Aaron Platko who resided with her, and Emma Freeman. She also leaves her cherished niece, Julie Kastros, and her siblings: Marie Kastros, Mary Jo Fiebke, Ronald L. Gonzales, Carol Kelly, Joseph Gonzalez, Adolph (Chicky) Gonzalez, Linda Foster, Rosemary (Rosie) Breen and special friend, Pete Vargas. She was predeceased by brothers: Anthony (Tony) Pignatelli, Robert (Bobby) Gonzales, and Jimmy Gonzales. As a charter member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Marge was an active cantor/choir member, lector and minister of the Eucharist. Early on in the diocese, she served in helping establish the first Christian Service for the needy, working with migrants teaching Catechism. She taught first aid for the Red Cross, and taught swimming at the YMCA. In 1967 Marge embraced the empowering life of the Holy Spirit, thus the gift of Charismatic Renewal becoming very active in prayer meetings, hosting seminars to leading healing teams and retreats as a spiritual director and counselor in the Diocese and beyond. Marge was blessed to represent five states in being elected to her position on a fifty member board that discipled the Charismatic Renewal. On a leadership trip to Rome, Marge was blessed to have met Pope John Paul II, and met Mother Teresa on two occasions. Busy as she was ministering inner healing services in many U. S. Dioceses, Germany and Korea, she never neglected her duties. All of this work blessed her many friends and family because of her countenance and giftedness and strength… Mom always said "in life you pay the price many times- but the love and the blessings are always there to embrace you- Trust always in the Lord!" FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, St. Helen site, 2445 N. Charles. Rev. Fr. Ron Wagner will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit with the family on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, led by Pastoral Associate Tori Little. Marge will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to her great-grandchildren c/o Gerald Fobear or the Alzheimer's Association Great Michigan, 25200 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48033. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.