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Marion E. Wilhelm
Born: 9/24/1936
Died: 8/15/2015
Age: 78
Community: Brant, MI
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Marion E. Wilhelm
Marion Wilhelm, 78, was called home on August 15, 2015 while at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI. She went to join her dear Lord and her beloved husband and son along with other relatives who passed away before her.
Marion was born on September 24, 1936 to Leslie and Ora (Wire) McKay in Benton Harbor, MI. Marion had a sister, Betty Small who survives her and a brother, Donald McKay. Marion was raised in Brant and graduated from St. Charles High School’s class of 1954. She married Dain Wilhelm on August 27, 1955 and was a homemaker, raising four children and working diligently to ensure her family always had canned goods to feed them through the winter months. Marion enjoyed gardening and canning. Her children remember the special days when they would come home to the smell of home baked bread and cinnamon rolls.
Marion was a talented musician, playing guitar from an early age and was especially known for her strong singing voice which could harmonize effortlessly. She and family members played in a band at local establishments for many years. An avid Tigers fan with a thorough knowledge of the team statistics, Marion cherished the opportunity to banter with her son, Steven, about Detroit’s exploits during their weekly phone calls. Marion was a strong Christian woman who was concerned about the salvation of others. She taught Sunday School classes for young children for many years, often times picking them up and taking them to church. She loved children - they made her happy. For some years, Marion and Dain were part of the Brant Euchre Club. Marion also enjoyed painting and was very artistic. Marion also had a very tender heart for animals and was kind to animals through the years. She had many special pets in her life.
Marion was pre-deceased by her parents and her husband, also by her brother Donald and son Bruce.
She is survived by her children Rosalie (Mark) Whaley, Steven (Kelly) Wilhelm, and Neil Wilhelm; her grandchildren, Stephanie (James) Box, Rachael Wilhelm, David (Jamie) Wilhelm, Daniel (Emily) Wilhelm, Michael (Mandy) Christensen, Renee Christensen, Andrew (Ashley) Wilhelm, Aaron Wilhelm , Morgan Gilbertson, Lauren Gilbertson and Ava Hudson. Marion also leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren as well as her sister Betty Small and sister-in-law Agnes Burkhart. In addition to many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins, Marion also leaves behind many dear friends including her prayer partner Joy.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Nelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel with Pastor Dave Kimble officiating, and burial will follow at Brant Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Racy Free Methodist Church or the donor’s favorite charity in Marion’s memory.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to those who provided such gracious care in her final years, especially to Dr. Mohammad Bashir and his staff for keeping close watch of her kidney for many years, also to Dr. Doug Forsyth and his staff and finally in her final months to the tender hearts at Ashley Care Center and Home & Hospice Advantage.
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8/18/2015 |
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10:00 AM |
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| Funeral Service |
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8/19/2015 |
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11:00 AM |
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Nelson-House Funeral Home
316 W. Broad St.
Chesaning, MI 48616Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Dave Kimble |
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