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Marjorie Prinzing Obituary
Age 82, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 in her home. She was born May 29, 1929 in Three Oaks, MI, the daughter of Bert L. and Millie Mae (Rodgers) Stanage. Marjorie graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1947. She worked at South School cafeteria for 22 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Rogers Corners, and was active with Women of Zion. Marjorie enjoyed crochet, cooking, and baking. On December 27, 1948, she married George Prinzing in Three Oaks, Michigan. They were the third generation married on this date. George preceded her in death on September 4, 2003. Survivors include her children, Paul (Marjo) Prinzing of N. Muskegon, Laurel (Douglas) McDonald of Grass Lake, Eric (Linda) Prinzing of Grass Lake, Marcia Schoening of Chelsea, Susan Prinzing of Laingsburg, Glenn (Caron) Prinzing of Hartland; ten grandchildren, Adam McDonald, Martha Hammond, Scott McDonald, Erica Rettig, Lela Prinzing, Annissa Brady, Teya Smashey, Alec, Madison, and Grant Prinzing; two great-grandsons, Tyler Schoening and Austin Smashey; two sisters, Eleanor Desmond, and Shirley Ripley. She was preceded in death by brothers-in-law John Desmond and Wendell Ripley. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 23, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with the Reverend Doris Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
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Yvonne Adkins
December 27, 2011
Marcia and family,
Just heard from my sister, Virginia, that your mother had passed. Sorry to hear it and will pass on her obit to Sue. We will be thinking about you in the coming months. Didn't know your mother but will always remember your dad as will Charlie as he ran projector as your father was in charge of that at CHS.
Love,
Yvonne Adkins and family
Diana Cooley
December 27, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
LAURA PARKS
December 26, 2011
I just found out about Marjorie, we at Chelsea will miss her so much, what a sweet woman with so much courage. My condolences Eric and Linda, Laurel and Doug and your whole family. Laura.
Alena Freysinger-Henry
December 26, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family is in our prayers.
December 24, 2011
To Marge's family......your mom was a great person! I always enjoyed her smile and no-nonsense attitude. Her family at Zion will truly miss her. May your memories of her sustain you along with God's loving arms during this time.
Trent & Barb Satterthwaite
Lisa Headrick-Townend
December 23, 2011
Glenn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. So sorry to hear about your mom.
Beverly Loucks Holly
December 23, 2011
I have fond memories of Mrs. Prinzing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this season of loss.
Terese Reed Lehman (Louise Reed's daughter)
December 23, 2011
Laurel and Doug,
So sorry to read about the loss of your mother. I remember her from South School. I had no idea this was your mother.
Sending my thoughts and prayers,
Molly Ladd
December 22, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Prinzing family, especially to our good neighbors Paul and Margo Prinzing.
Jim and Gail Finch
December 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. What a great friend and neighbor she was. Sorry we can't be there, as we are in Calfornia.
Yvette McMiller
December 22, 2011
Many thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Prinzing's family, from Martha's co-workers and friends at the Prospect Hill Community Health Center in North Carolina.
December 22, 2011
Condolences to the Prinzing family. Your Mom was a lovely, kind person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ava Mac Dougall Frisinger
Nancy Knott-Zagata
December 21, 2011
Dear Laurel, Eric and Marcia,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Nancy Knott-Zagata
Grass Lake, MI
Carol Towl
December 20, 2011
Sending condolences to Mrs. Prinzing's family, especially to Susan, our good friend and co-worker in the Zonta Club of the Michigan Capitol Area.
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