"Karl/Karen/Donna, I was saddened to learn of your Mothers passing. As I reflect back over all the years our families have know one another, I am reminded how important your parents were during my influential years. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...my thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time. Sara was special person and can never be forgotten. Rick Hohman - (Old Little Lake Neighbor)"
In loving memory of
SARA ELIZABETH MULDER
January 5, 1933 - March 1, 2015
Sara Elizabeth (Pruitt) Mulder passed away on Sunday, March 1st at the Upper Peninsula Health System of Marquette. She fought a long and brave battle against cancer for almost 7 years.
Sara was born on January 5, 1933 in Glencoe, AL to Charles and Erma Pruitt. She married Donald Kenneth Mulder on April 17, 1954. Don and Sara shared 51 years together and traveled extensively as Don served active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
Sara will fondly be remembered as loving, very devoted to family, and with a good sense of humor. Friends and family enjoyed her generous hospitality. She was an exceptional cook and talented seamstress.
Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Don; parents, Charles and Erma Pruitt; sister, Betty Booker; and most recently her brother, Thomas "Jack" Pruitt.
She is survived by her sister, Nyna Schuessler of Oshkosk, WI; children, Karl (Joan) Mulder of Marquette, Karen (Wayne) Haske of Skandia and Donna Mulder of Colorado Springs, CO; She was always eager to express her love for and pride in her 10 grandchildren, Levi (Melissa) Haske, Joshua Haske, Evan (Amy) Haske, Jordan Haske, Christopher Schuch, Kelsey Schuch, Adah Haske, Samuel Haske, Lydia Haske and Ruth Haske; and her precious great granddaughters, Elin and Else Haske.
Burial and memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date.
The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com.
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"Met Sara and Don the summer of 78. The whole mulder family are the nicest people i have ever met, starting with the parents. From the first time i met them i noted their southern hospitality, honesty, and love of everyone! I will never forget sara's laugh and Don's working whistle. My wife and i feel honored and priveledged to know the mulders. Brian and Beth Fuller"