Jo was a dear friend of my parents. She was present for many of the important moments in my young life. I'll always remember her smile, her kind eyes, her unquestioned affection, and her great laugh. They were a wonderful generation. God bless them all.
Born in Lansing on Jan. 10, 1921, was the first generation of Sicilian Immigrants of Rose and Jim Noice. She died on Aug. 28, 2005, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan. Josie's life was filled with love for her family, friends and her church. She was a devoted mother who loved the sun, beach, her home and especially her screened in porch, walking, gardening, cooking, bridge and euchre, reading and golf. She embraced life and enjoyed gatherings with friends and family. She will be missed by all the lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Hayes. She is survived by her loving and devoted seven children; Michael (Becky), Mary Jo (Tim) Bremer, Maureen (Rick) Shipley, Patrick (Terry), Margie (Bob) Miller, Amy (Mike) Hansen, Ann (Michael) Shields, 17 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, a very special friend Pete Lilla and many beloved nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00am at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Klein as celebrant. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:15am at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or the Alzheimer's Assoc.
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