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Mary Greening Obituary

Mary A. Greening St. Louis Age 73, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at Schnepp Health Care Center. Mary was born March 19, 1937 in St. Johns the daughter of James and Anna (Eager) Sali. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Johns High School and on February 19, 1960 she married Carl "Buzz" Greening at East Superior Christian Church, Alma. Mary worked at Wolverine Worldwide for 10 years and Dow Chemical for 20 years. She was a member of the Resurrection Life Church the past 18 years. Mary is survived by her husband, Carl of St. Louis, three daughters, Cheryl (John) Rice of Lancaster, Ohio, Lori (Keith) Evans of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Lisa (Mick) Fisher of Kalamazoo, three sons, Dar (Mary Ellen) Greening of Manistee, Jeff (Mary) Greening of Shepherd, and Darrell (Kim) Greening of Alma, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also two sisters, Helen Hofkamp of St. Johns and Margaret Burns of Houghton Lake and a brother, Jim Sali of St. Johns. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frank Sali. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9th at 10 a.m. at Resurrection Life Church with Pastor Randy Stehouwer officiating. Interment will be in Jasper Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Lux Funeral Home, St. Louis on Monday from 6-8p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To view Mary's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 13, 2011.
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Jeff, Mary, Vance & Wayne -
Keeping you all in our thoughts. We love you and hope you feel the comfort of family and friends.
The Mills

February 8, 2011

Dear Buzz and Family: Please know what a wonderful neighbor Mary was to many. I have many wonderful memories that she gave me as a kid growing up next door. My prayers are with all of you. Curt L. Hansen

Curt Hansen

February 8, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

JoAnna (Donald) Hansen

February 8, 2011

Darrell, Kim and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Treasure the memories they will bring you comfort.
Vicky Kauffman

February 7, 2011

Cheryl and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cindy & Dan Schafer

February 6, 2011

Carl our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom & Donna Sponseller

February 6, 2011

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