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Marjorie Hepburn Obituary
Age 86, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home. She was born October 31, 1925 in Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Edward & Mable (Petersen) Whipple. Marge lived in the Chelsea area all of her life. She graduated salutatorian from Chelsea High School in 1944. Marge was a member of First Congregational Church, the Chelsea Women's Club, the Red Hats, and was very active in the Chelsea Historical Society. She worked at U of M for many years, and helped develop tests for checking hormone levels in blood. Marge was an avid reader and fantastic seamstress, and she loved her pets. She was an amazing Mother and Grandmother. On July 28, 1945, she married Max G. Hepburn, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2003. Survivors include one son, Thomas (Teresa) of Swartz Creek; three daughters, Cynthia (Thomas) Harris of Chelsea, Alison Trevino of Chelsea, Nancy (Richard) Loftis of Jackson; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Hepburn; a sister-in-law, Mary Whipple of Dexter; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Josephine Bennett and Peg Eaton. She was preceded in death by two sons, Philip and John; two brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Chelsea, with Pastor Jim Coyl officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. and at the church on Friday from noon -1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Pam
January 18, 2012
Allison, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be truely missed.
Thomas Woodard
January 16, 2012
Aunt Marge was and still is a very dear person whom I admired dearly. It was a lot of fun when she and Uncle Max lived down the road from us and we would walk and shop at the stores. I love her very much and I know that God has a place in heaven for her and Uncle Max. Tom and Judy Woodard.
Peggy
January 14, 2012
Cynthia, I'm sorry to read about your Mother's passing. Thinking about you and wishing you well. Peggy Dehn Blackburn
January 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Marjorie's death.I knew both Max and Marge growing up and they were good people. Bob Keezer
Brianna Steege
January 9, 2012
Our thoughts are with you and yours Alison. I miss you all so much and I wish i could have come home to see Aunt Marjorie one last time. I still remember what a lovely woman she was. Love you all. Brianna and Len Steege
Candy Walz
January 9, 2012
My prayers go out to the family of Marjorie...........May you rest in the loving arms of God........................
Judy Bauchspiess
January 8, 2012
I am very sad to learn of Marge's passing! I just happened to be on the obits site and found this. I loved Marge's faith and sincere love for her kids and grandkids. She was a very sweet lady! I knew her when I attended First Congregational Church. My name is Judy Bauchspiess, formerly Anthony. My prayers for you, the family, is that you will smile in remembrance of Marge for her wonderful faith in Jesus Christ, and celebrate that she is most certainly now in the loving arms of her savior. She gets to see Max again as well. I hope to someday see her again in heaven. I hope you all are preparing for the same. May God comfort you at this time.
Mickey Katz-Pek
January 8, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Marg at the UM in the mid-1980's in the Reproductive Endocrinology Program. Her smile was always warm and enveloping. Everyone was her friend.....I have often thought of her through the years - always lovingly. I am sorry for her loss.
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