Jennifer Timathy-ann Fettig

Jennifer T. “Jenny” Fettig was remembered for a devoted spirit, steady courage, and a deep commitment to serving others. Born October 17, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan, Jennifer grew up surrounded by family who remembered her as a caring daughter and sister. She pursued her calling in public service and was employed by the Detroit Police Department’s 4th Precinct, where colleagues valued her work ethic and earnest desire to help the community.

Jennifer’s family life was important to her. She is survived by her parents, Tim and Kathy Fettig, and her sister Rebecca, along with grandparents and extended family who mourned her passing. She had been engaged to Michael Garrison, and her family welcomed expressions of sympathy and support from friends, neighbors, and co‑workers after her death. Those who knew her recalled a young woman who approached her goals with determination and who took pride in pursuing a career that placed service to others at the center of her life.

A member of the Catholic faith, Jennifer’s funeral service was held in mid‑February 2004 in the Saginaw area, with interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, her family asked that memorial contributions be made to MI‑COPS, an organization providing support to families of fallen law‑enforcement officers.

Jennifer’s life — her quiet strengths, her devotion to family, and her commitment to public service — remain the enduring part of her legacy. She is remembered not only for the uniform she wore but for the relationships, hopes, and ordinary kindnesses that made her a beloved daughter and sister.