Walter E. Voisin
Obituary

Walter E. Voisin
Mar. 9, 1922 - June 22, 2012

Walter E. Voisin, 90, of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family at his side on Friday, June 22, 2012 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Walter will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, June 25, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Loren Kalinowski officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m at Clark Family Funeral Chapel with the rosary at 7:30 p.m. and on Monday, June 25, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Walter was born on March 9, 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Edward and Clara (Schohl) Voisin. Walter graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1940. He married the love of his life, Kathleen McCormick on May 12, 1943 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at which both are members. Walter owned and operated Voisin Jewelry for over 50 years and has always loved fixing watches. Walter was known by all who met him as a kind and compassionate man. Nearly impossible to anger and always willing to forgive, he cared for all. He was always willing to give friends, family, or business associates the benefit of the doubt.

Walter is survived by his wife of 69 years, Kathleen; children, Jack (Nadine) Voisin of Mt. Pleasant, Michael (Susan) Voisin of Omaha, NE, Ron Voisin of Mt. Pleasant, Molly (Mike) York of Mt. Pleasant, Mary Ann (Perry) Hart of Caledonia, Tom (Brenda) Voisin of Grand Rapids and Tim Voisin of Mt. Pleasant; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy (Jerry) Sheahan and Rita Ann Deni, both of Mt. Pleasant; brother-in-law, Pat (Ann) McCormick of Houghton Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lillian, Ruth and Irene; and brothers, Joseph and Leo.

You may view Walter's obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com

Published in The Morning Sun on June 23, 2012

Kathleen Voisin, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Caledonia, MI surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She resided there with her daughter Mary Ann and son-in-law Perry since the passing of her husband Walter in 2012. Kathleen was born to Henry and Mary McCormick on August 13, 1920. She attended the McCormick Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1939. She met Walter Voisin and married him on May 12, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, later celebrating 67 years of marriage with family and friends. Kathleen worked as a telephone operator at the Union Telephone Company for 5 years after graduation. She later worked side by side with her husband at Voisin Jewelers in downtown Mt. Pleasant. She also assisted with sales at Evenknit Women’s store and raised her family. After a lifelong career in downtown Mt. Pleasant, Walter and Kathleen sold Voisin Jewelers and began their retirement together. Kathleen had a zest for life, family and involvement in the Catholic Church and Mt. Pleasant community. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society at Sacred Heart Church. She loved her card playing group with special friends. Kathleen, with Walter by her side, raised their seven children together. She is survived by all of her children, Jack Voisin of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Ron Voisin of Rosebush, MI, Mick (Susie) Voisin of Omaha, NE, Mollie (Mike) York of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Mary Ann (Perry) Hart of Caledonia, MI, Tom (Brenda) Voisin of Sand Lake, MI and Tim Voisin of Mt. Pleasant. Kathleen also leaves behind twelve grandchildren: Michelle, Jane, Jim, Jackie, Joe, Melissa, Jamie, Jennifer, Tim, Trisha, Shannon and Chad as well as many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter; parents; brothers Bernard and Patrick McCormick.; daughter-in-law Nadine Voisin; and twin great-grandchildren Jenn and Jon Beltnick. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Parish Hall immediately following burial. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel and on Monday beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. A prayer vigil will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Academy Foundation or Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding SE, Ada, Michigan 49301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel or the church. To view Kathleen’s obituary online and send a condolence to the family, please visit
Published in Morning Sun on Aug. 23, 2019

Abstract:

License: May 10, 1943.
Walter E. Voisin, 21, white, of Mt. Pleasant, born in Michigan, occupation jeweler.
Kathleen McCormick, 22, white, of Mt. Pleasant, born in Michigan, occupation telephone operator.
Both were not previously married.
Parents of groom: Edward Voisin and Clara Schohl.
Parents of bride: Henry McCormick and Mary Corcoran.
Married: May 12, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant by Leo J. Farquharson, Pastor.
Witnesses: Leo Voisin of Mt. Pleasant and Eleanor Recker of Mt. Pleasant.
--Marriage records, Isabella County, Michigan, Vol 3, p. 140, #55.