Margarette Bassage, 85, of Coldwater passed away peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Margarette was born January 31, 1940 in Bryan, Texas, to Richard and Antonette (Kronenberger) Selleh. She shared her first marriage and the birth of her children with George Groholski. February 10, 1979, she married the love of her life, Buster “Buss” Bassage in Coldwater, MI. He preceded her in death January 21, 2020, after more than 40 years of marriage.
A woman of deep faith and service, Margarette was a very active and dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Coldwater. She was a longtime member of the Martha Circle and generously shared her talents by catering many church events over the years. Her servant’s heart extended beyond the church walls as she volunteered her time at local food pantries, always willing to help those in need.
Margarette was the past president of the Branch Area Garden Club and along with her husband Buss, was a member of the Branch Area Antique Auto Club. She took great pride in her many hobbies, finding joy and comfort in sewing, cooking, and tending to her garden—activities that reflected her creativity, patience, and love for others. Margarette will be remembered for her kindness, dedication to her community, and the quiet grace with which she lived her life. Her legacy of service and love will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know her.
Margarette leaves behind her son David Groholski of Fort Wayne, IN; her step-son Christopher (Vicki) Bassage of Coldwater; her daughter-in-law’s Lori Groholski of Coldwater; Pam Bassage of Reading, her sister Therese Brocious of Fall Brook, CA; her grandchildren Lindsey (Nizar) Idrissi, Elise (Mike) Marsh, Dana (Tre) Snow, Keely Groholski, Corey (Alison) Bassage, Nick (Elizabeth) Bassage, Alex Bassage, Kelsi (Trent) Morrill, Travis Bassage, Kenni Bassage; her 11 great grandchildren; and her many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Buster Bassage, she was preceded in death by her children Karen Groholski and Steven Groholski, her step-son Dan Bassage, and her siblings Gloria Jo Farek and Richard Selleh.
Memorial donations may be made to Tommy’s House in Coldwater.
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