Margaret Marie Simpson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret "Midge" Simpson, age 86 passed away February 10, 2021 at Ascension Providence Rochester with family by her side. Midge was born on July 19, 1934 the daughter of Vincent and Pearl (Fargo) Berry. She was later adopted and raised by Charles Cronin. In 1952 Midge graduated from Southwestern High School in Detroit. Upon graduation, Midge began working in the purchasing department at Cadillac Motor in Detroit. She married Ernie Simpson on February 6, 1954 and settled in Toledo, OH and eventually moved to Utica, MI where they raised six children. While raising her children, Midge volunteered at Flickinger Elementary as a library mother and was involved in many other fund raising events to support Utica Community Schools (UCS). Midge began her second career in 1975 as a substitute secretary and eventually was permanently employed at Eisenhower High School as an administrative secretary. After several years at Eisenhower High School, Midge worked at the Utica Community Schools Board Office in Pupil Services and Accounting departments. Midge retired from UCS after 22 years of service. Midge was a dedicated employee and made many lifelong friends through her tenure at UCS. Midge enjoyed time at their cabin in Gaylord, loving and imparting wisdom to her children and grandchildren, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeye football team. Midge is survived by her six children - Charles (Helen), Thomas (Deana), Rodney (Kelley), John (Mary), Jeff (Mary) and Julie and eight grandchildren - Lauren, Sean, Erik, Evan, Kassi, Sarah, Leah and Elliott. Midge is preceded in death by her husband Ernie Simpson, her sister Jeanette, her god son Michael Horvath and her sister and best friend, Dolores Horvath (Michael). Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday February 18, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm with a 3:00pm memorial service at Wm Sullivan and Son Funeral Home located at 8459 Hall Rd. Utica, MI 48317. Memorial donations can be made, in memory of Midge, to the Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Margaret Marie Simpson

July 19, 1934 - February 10, 2021