With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Mother and Grandmother,
Bertha M. Sweet, 83 years old, of Roscommon, formally of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 6, 2022.
After a long and rewarding career with the Plaza Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nanny retired to Roscommon where she became active with her church and the Markey Women’s Association. Nanny will be remembered for her love of family, near and far. For her wonderful gift of storytelling, her love of books, her many gifts and talents, her love of adventure, and her fearless, independent personality. A woman who could bloom wherever she found herself and made friends everywhere she went.
She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Montroy, Flint, son Gregg (Elaine) Lynd, Gaylord, daughter Grace (Joe) Devins, Roscommon, Son Jeff Lynd, North Carolina and Flint, her beloved Grandchildren Jacob, Jessica, Justin, Danielle, Miranda, Christopher, Michael, and Dalton, eleven Great Grandchildren, and nieces and nephews whom she cherished.
Bertha is preceded in death by her parents, James and Edna Linton of Wisconsin, her husbands Richard Lynd and Gerald Sweet, brother Harvey and sister-in-law Betty Linton, Brother-in-law Chuck, sister Grace Green, son Jason and daughter Cynthia.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Our Shepard of the Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church of Roscommon, 241 West Federal Highway, Roscommon, Michigan 48653
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
