Pearl CASSIDY
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Pearl CASSIDY

  • March 22, 1921 - January 20, 2012
  • Gwinn, Michigan
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“Our sympathy to you. Faith will uphold you, and loving memories will carry you through. Mike & Glo ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Mike and Gloria Shallow - Coleman, WI

“Our sympathies and prayers go out to Pearl's family. We were next-door neighbors for many years, and we will miss her so much!! She was like a mom to...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Brian & Brenda Veale - Gwinn, MI

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know how much Pearl loved her family. She was a sweetheart. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Laurie Dault Washer - Gilroy, CA

“Meynell & Family: 2 Gideon Bibles have been purchased in memory of Auntie to be distributed to those who need to hear God's word. I think she would...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Judy Campbell & Family - MI

“Our hearts weep for your loss. As your tears flow so will memories. There are no "right words" and there is no way to soften the loss..So we...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Pete and Peggy - Marquette, MI

“We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a fun & loving woman. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Dan & Joanne Hochstein & family - MI

“Our deepest sympathy during the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Homer & Phyllis Dault - L'Anse, MI

“My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family Pearl. You were a special person and I enjoyed my many visits and calls from you. You always made...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Pamela Keskimaki - Gwinn, MI

“I wanted to express my condolences. I loved pearl, i had the pleasure of being an aide for her, she was the most pleasant and loving person I ever...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: tricia schultz - negaunee, MI

“Dear Meynell and Donna, So sorry for you loss. We hope you are comforted in knowing that you did your very best to show your love and support to...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Chris and Linda Mehall - Fraser, MI

“You will be missed Pearl I injoyed talking to you. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Donald Behling - Milwaukee, WI


Pearl Cassidy, 90, of Gwinn, passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2012 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. Mrs. Cassidy was born on March 22, 1921 in Palmer, a daughter of the late Samuel and Delia (Licquia) Davis. She was a 1939 graduate of Palmer High School and was a lifelong Marquette County resident, spending most of those years in Gwinn. She was married to Elmer Voegtline and together they built a home in Gwinn, harvesting the lumber themselves from the Sporley Lake area. Pearl was employed for many years at the Gossard Company in Gwinn. In later years she worked at the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base as a cook in the cafeteria. Pearl was a proud homemaker and enjoyed sewing, knitting, ceramics, baking pies, pasties, cakes and decorating cakes. She was an active member of Gwinn United Methodist Church and sang soprano in the church choir. She is survived by one son, Meynell (Donna) Voegtline of Marquette; one granddaughter, Jennifer (Peter) Frazier of Marquette; a great granddaughter, Petra Frazier; step grandsons, Dean Kempke and Douglas (Jackie) Kempke; step-great grandchildren, Jordan and Ryleigh Kempke; also numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Voegtline in 1960 and second husband, Dallas Cassidy in 1998; also several siblings, Walter and Samuel Davis, Carrie Swanson and Selina Wills. A memorial service will be held in the Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home on Wednesday at 5 p.m. with Rev. Geri Hamlen of Gwinn United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery. Pearl's family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Gwinn United Methodist Church, 251 W. Jasper St., P.O. Box 354, Gwinn, MI 49841. Pearl's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Eastwood Nursing Center for their exceptional care of Pearl over the last few months. Memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com