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Mary E. Matzke
Born: 4/28/1944
Died: 11/5/2024
Age: 80
Community: Service at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Birch Run, MI
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MATZKE, Mary E. – of Birch Run, age 80, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 12PM Saturday, November 9, 2024, at St. Martin Lutheran Church – 10995 Canada Rd., in Birch Run. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday from 9:30AM until the time of service at 12PM. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Birch Run Township Fire Department.
Mary was born on April 28, 1944, to the late Charles and Arlene (Clark) Shears. She graduated from Beecher High School. On December 8, 1961, she married Danny Matzke in Birch Run, and they enjoyed 62 years together. Mary dedicated over 25 years of her life to serving others as a waitress at the Exit Restaurant in Birch Run, where she became a familiar and cherished face to the community. She was a faithful member of St. Martin Lutheran Church for many years. Mary had a special love for baking, with her cookies being particularly well-loved by family and friends. More than anything, Mary was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, with a heart overflowing with love for her grandchildren. She was their greatest cheerleader, never missing a game or an opportunity to pick them up from the school bus stop. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Surviving are: Husband, Dan Matzke; Sons: Danny (Carmen) Matzke, and Dave (Beth) Matzke; Grandchildren: Christina, William, Timothy, Natalie, and Naomi; 12 great grandchildren; Sisters: Sharon (Roger) Stanley, Shirley Ingram, and Racheal (Gary) Norris; Special second cousin, Scott Matzke. Mary was also preceded in death by: Sister, Marjorie Cook; Brothers: Charles “Red”, Floyd, Richard, and John; Brothers in law: Gary Ingram, and Tim Sanborn. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Birch Run Chapel
989.624.9342
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11/9/2024 |
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9:30 AM |
St. Martin Lutheran Church
Saturday: 9:30AM-12PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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11/9/2024 |
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12:00 PM |
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St. Martin Lutheran Church
10995 Canada Rd
Birch Run, MI 48415Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Gary Beck |
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