Marcia Wible

1938 - 2013

Marcia Wible obituary, 1938-2013, Manhattan Beach, CA

Marcia Wible Obituary

Marcia Milanowski Wible was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 27, 1938. She died at her home in Manhattan Beach, California on July 23, 2013 after a 6-month battle with mucosal melanoma. She attended school at Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids then graduated from University of Michigan with a B.A. in Journalism in 1959. She met her husband, Arthur Wible, in the Journalism School in 1957, and they married in Grand Rapids on November 19, 1960. She worked at the Grand Rapids Press as a Women's Editor in 1959 and as a reporter at United Press International in Chicago in the1960s before starting her family in Chicago where her husband worked for the Chicago Tribune. The family lived in Evanston, Elmhurst, and Western Springs, Illinois. They also lived in New York, Greenwich, Connecticut, Dallas, and Chicago during her husband's newspaper career. In 2001, Art and Marcia moved to Manhattan Beach where Art was Publisher of the Daily Breeze. They have maintained a special home in Bridgman, Michigan since 1967, and they built their retirement home there in 1999. Marcia is blessed with five children: Arthur Wible, Jennifer McCaleb, Caroline Beshke, Rebecca Foster and Jessica Loria. She has ten grandchildren: six in Manhattan Beach, two in Chicago, and two in Baltimore. Her last grandchild was born on June 19, 2013, and she became his godmother in a special ceremony on June 29th. Marcia has five brothers: David Milanowski, Father Paul Milanowski, Jasiu Milanowski, Mike Milanowski, and Steve Milanowski. She is a beloved aunt to many as well. Marcia and Art have traveled extensively over their 52 years of beautiful marriage. They made it to 34 countries, and they especially enjoyed their month-long African safaris in recent years. Most of all Marcia loved being close to God, and 8 years ago made a pilgrimage with her daughters to Medjugorje. Marcia died of a rare form of cancer, mucosal melanoma. She was diagnosed on January 23, 2013, and she fought hard until the end. Funeral services will be held at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach on Tuesday, July 30 at 10AM. There will be a prayer vigil at American Martyrs Church on Monday, July 29 at 7:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Marcia Milanowski Wible Memorial Melanoma Research Fund at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. This fund will help advance research on this devastating disease. Please make checks payable to USC Norris and note the Marcia Milanowksi Wible Memorial Fund in the memo portion of the check. Checks can be mailed to: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Suite 8302, Los Angeles California 90033. You can also donate online at:www.uscnorris.com/MarciaMilanowskiWible. Go to www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages and to share memories.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 28, 2013.
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My prayers go out to the entire family. Marcia was like a Mother to me for many years. She was generous, kind, and the epitome of what it means to be Catholic.

Kevin Bernard Holowicki

January 4, 2015

Art, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy!

Bonnie Weatherell-Foster

September 14, 2013

Dear Art and family, I have known Marcia from early childhood and she was a precious person. She had her mom's gentle and loving personality. I watched her dance at my bother Pat's June 1980 wedding while she was very pregnant and full of life! Our next visit was at Pat's funeral in November 2012. She and you, Art, companioned us at a time of terrible, unexpected loss. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. She will live fully in your hearts and memories, and companion you. My prayer is with you.

Carmelita Murphy

July 30, 2013

WIth sympathy at this time of sadness...
Thinking of you and praying that God's peace and the comfort of friends and family will see you through this difficult time.
Judy Crouch (PV Estates, CA)

July 30, 2013

A great lady and neighbor. We will miss her. Our prayers to you Art and your family.

Anselmo Family

July 30, 2013

May God Bless and comfort you and your family through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

Colette Dedman

July 29, 2013

Wible family I am so sorry for your loss! I have such fond memories of your whole family! I am thinking of you all! Jane Kaneski Bolton
Scottsdale Arizona

Jane Bolton

July 28, 2013

Fr. Paul, Jasiu and family. We are so sorry to hear of the death of your sister Marcia. She reminds me of your mother.

Barb & Dick Sedlecky

July 28, 2013

To Michael, Father Paul, Jasiu and all of her family. My heartfelt condolences, and my wish for wonderful memories of a beautiful life.

Bernie ( Milito ) Karas

July 28, 2013

Art
Very sorry to hear about Marcia. Our thoughts are with you. I notified a few of your DU Brothers.
Don & Barbara Reeves

July 28, 2013

We will miss Marcia, but have her in our hearts and memories- Judy and Sid Foster

Judith A Foster

July 28, 2013

We will miss her, but have her in our hearts and memories- Judy and Sid Foster

July 28, 2013

Steve and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister, Marcia. Know that she is in a better place now, free from pain and suffering. Remember the good times and hold them close in your heart, they will comfort you in your times of sorrow.

Michael Renberg

July 28, 2013

Dear Art, Our family sends our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful wife Marcia. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you and your family in this time of mourning, "The good news is she will be waiting for you in Heaven".

Randall Family, Mike, Gail, Jeff,Marc, Cibele, Helena and Tiago Randall

Michael Randall

July 27, 2013

Art and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. Peace be with You

Yolanda Valle Perry

July 27, 2013

Art,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family during this most difficult time.

Julia Parton Rosas

July 27, 2013

Art and Family, I am so, so sorry to learn of the passing of Marcia. She sounds like a wonderful Woman. I did not know her but did know Art from the Daily Breeze. She lived a full and adventurous life. There are no words to express my sadness for you. Just know you have lots of support, prayers and thoughts from all over this country.

Kandy Duncan

July 27, 2013

My heartfelt prayers go to Art and the entire family.

Tisha Jourdain

July 27, 2013

Our prayers are going up for the Wible family. Marcia has been a dear neighbor and friend for a long time. She will be missed.

Keith Kamradt

July 26, 2013

I was shocked to pick up today's Breeze and see a name that I remembered from 50+ years ago. I worked with Marcia at UPI Chicago and remember her well. I was devastated to learn too late that she had been living so close by. I am so sorry to learn of her passing.

Leanne Marks Twidwell

July 26, 2013

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