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Elaine L. Wirta

Born: 4/1/1947
Died: 5/23/2021
Age: 74
Community: Millington, MI

WIRTA, Elaine L. – of Millington, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence with family by her side. Honoring her wishes, cremation will be taking place. A time of sharing will be held at 4PM Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 2PM until the time of sharing at 4PM. Inurnment will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Sweet Pea’s Food Pantry in Montrose.

Elaine was born April 1, 1947, in Holly, Michigan to the late Robert and Myrtle (Schorer) Buning. She graduated from Holly High School in 1966. Elaine married Ray “Doug” Wirta on June 8, 1968 in Holly. She worked at Friends who Care as a home health aide for many years. Elaine enjoyed sewing and was a great seamstress. She also enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, cooking, baking, and trips up north to the family cabin in Gaylord. Elaine was known for making a mean cherry pie. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and grandbabies.

Surviving are: Loving husband, Doug Wirta; Daughters: Deb Strong, Sheila (Jim) Church, and Hope (Nick) Garrett; Grandchildren: Hailee (Mike), Crystian (Kaylie), Camy, Ali, Breana, Alivia, and Colton; Great grandchildren: Julius, and Carter; Special daughter, Trisha Booth; Siblings: DeWayne (Shar), Walt (Diane), and Sandi; Many other loving adopted children, grandchildren, family members and friends. Elaine was also preceded in death by her grandson, Chance Strong in 2017. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Szyarto, the staff at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, and Heartland Hospice for all their love and care. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Clio Chapel
810.686.5070
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Visitation
Date:   5/29/2021
Time:   2:00 PM
Saturday: 2PM-4PM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   5/29/2021
Time:   4:00 PM
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