FITZPATRICK – Alta (Peg) Halpin Ferguson Fitzpatrick age 89, of Newaygo, died in her sleep Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010 at the home overlooking the Muskegon River which she helped build. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, George (Jack) Fitzpatrick; previous husband Carl J Ferguson; son Jerry J Ferguson; daughter-in-law, Delores J Ferguson; and her brother Theodore (Ted) Halpin.  Peg is survived by her sisters Donna Halpin Engle and Alma (Polly) Halpin Johnson - both of Muskegon; step-son Richard G. Fitzpatrick of Henderson Nevada; and Delores’ children: James D. Newfer of Hesperia, Ricky Newfer, Martin Newfer, Mary Newfer Franklin, Delores Newfer Lafontsee - all of Newaygo, Andrew Newfer of White Cloud, Harold Newfer of Muskegon; 19 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.  Peg spent many years helping operate and expand the mail room operations of Gerber Products Company in Fremont.  She was an avid outdoors person, hunting and fishing all of her life.  Peg was an excellent golfer, achieving top finishes in competitions at many area courses and a hole-in-one at the Briar Hill Golf Course.  She was a Life Member VFW Auxiliary #4249, Newaygo.  Visitation will be held 6:00 -7:30 PM Monday, Oct 25^th, at the McKinley Funeral Home in Newaygo, (231) 652-5613.  Those wishing to make a donation in Peg’s honor are asked to give to: Newaygo County Meals on Wheels, PO Box 885, White Cloud, MI 49349.