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Betty Maier Obituary

Betty Jean Maier Okemos Betty was born on July 8, 1925, in Sunfield, Michigan; she died September 7, 2009, at the age of 84. The most important thing in her life was her family. Betty will be fondly remembered for her cooking and baking abilities. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell W. Maier; parents, Albert and Gladys Ovenhouse; sisters, Alberta Kerkela, Harriet Naseman and Dotty Ovenhouse. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Mike) Burow of Cape Fair, Missouri, Jean (Dick) Lape of DeWitt, Robert (Maria) Maier of Okemos, William (Beverly) Maier of DeWitt, James (Norma) Maier of Irmo, South Carolina; brothers, Raymond, Gene and Bob Ovenhouse; sisters, Frances VanKuiken, Loretta Criss and Arlene Carterville; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, at Noon at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Lansing Chapel on Thursday, September 10, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday 1-hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Lawrence Hospice House, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915 in memory of Betty Jean Maier. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 9, 2009.

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September 16, 2009

To the most loving Mother-in-law. Mom was very helpful and especially the best Mother-in-law. She was always there for me and her grandchildren. She considered everyone she met a member of her family and treated them as such. We are all going to miss her so much. I am thankful she came into my life. Norma Maier, Irmo S.C.

Sheila Ovenhouse

September 11, 2009

One of the most genuine and caring individuals you could ever meet...that is how I will remember my Aunt Betty. Some of my favorite childhood memories include Aunt Betty and her scalloped potatoes. Although I moved away from Michigan many years ago, she always remembered me on my birthday and at Christmastime. She will be greatly missed; however, her memory will live on in our hearts.

HEATHER BUROW

September 10, 2009

I AM BETTY'S GRANDDAUGHTER AND SHE WAS THE BEST GRANDMA IN THE WORLD! SHE ALWAYS COOKED YOU WHAT YOU WANTED FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY! SHE ALWAYS SENT CARDS TO EVERYONE AND NEVER FORGOT THEIR CARDS. SHE WAS ALWAYS NICE NEVER SAID A BAD THING ABOUT ANYONE. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ME, MY MOM, DAD AND MY BROTHER MIKEY. WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE NOW BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER LAST VISIT TO MISSOURI IN JULY 2009 AND AT THAT TIME SHE WAS STILL LIVING ON HER OWN AND TAKING VACATIONS. GRANDMA I LOVE YOU DEARLY AND WILL MISS YOU. GO BE WITH GRANDPA NOW!

Anneliese Foti

September 9, 2009

Betty was a remarkable loving woman. She has always made family her first priority. Yearly reunions were always organized by her and Ray but enjoyed by all. I never thought there would be a time when she was not here with us. We will miss her love and caring deeply.

Cathy Ward

September 9, 2009

There will never be another as sweet and loving as this wonderful lady. She taught me more about life than anyone. Even though I was not her biological child, I always had the same love and care.I am so grateful that my children and grandchildren also were blessed with her love and knowledge.We all will miss her cooking and baking, but mostly her smile.My Love Always,Cathy Ward

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