Marion Maurer

Marion Maurer, age 86, of Olivet, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 23, 1931, in Hastings the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Loveland) Denny. Marion spent her growing up years in Barry County. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and then went on to Michigan State and took a short course in Home Economics. On June 11, 1950, she married Harold R. Maurer at her parents home in Hastings. After her marriage she and Harold moved to their new home on Mathews Road in Olivet. This was where they raised their family. Marion was very active in all aspects of the farming operation. She helped milk cows, did field work, and maintained her home. Marion was a 4-H Leader for many years. She made most of the girls dresses while they were at home and even entered them in several Grange sewing contests. In one of these contests she became a State Champion Seamstress. Marion was active in her childrens education. She served as a room mother, was PTA President, and put on many style shows. She always enjoyed the Eaton County Fair and had a hot dog booth there for years. She lived her life for her family. Marion is survived by her children: Marvin (Tammy) Maurer of Charlotte, Martha (Alan) Scott of Columbiaville, Aaron Maurer of Olivet, Darlene (Roger) Conley of Charlotte, Carla (Brian) Wilmore of Charlotte; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters: Joyce (Oliver) Boulder of Woodland, Kathryn Dewitt of Hastings; brother, Robert Denny of Battle Creek; sisters-in-law: Iva Jean Wilmore, Maxine Baun, Shirley Watson; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; step-daughter, Karen Haigh; 4 sisters; 2 brothers. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018, at 2 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home, Charlotte. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Those desiring may make contributions in Marions honor to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813.