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Marilyn Schenk Obituary

Marilyn G. (Warren) Schenk Lansing Loving mother, died July 16, 2010. She was blessed with 5 sons, Steve, Larry, Curt, Doug and Rob; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2010, at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 345 Edwards St., Grand Ledge, with The Rev. Fr. James Eisele as celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow in Hillside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2010.

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Bill and Nancy Staschke

July 22, 2010

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a kind and gentle woman. She will be missed by our family, as well.

July 22, 2010

Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a sweet and kind lady who was a part of our family too. She will be missed!
Bill and Nancy Staschke (Willowbrook, IL)

Jerry Gunn

July 22, 2010

Doug and Family, your mother was one of the greatest ladies I know , I will miss her big hugs ,and her kindness.She was a good friend,We all will miss her .God Bless you all.

Frank McClain

July 20, 2010

Doug and Family, I was fortunate to have known and worked with your Mom in the Safety Dept. at GM. She was smart, funny and very much a lady. We shared many laughs together and I always knew her as the person who got the job done. I will surely miss my good friend with all my heart.

Gary Near

July 19, 2010

Warren Men
Mother has gone to her final reward.Sorry for your loss.Fond memories of some get togethers with her & family.Warren Fellas Live, Love,Laugh,& Be Happy always. My Thoughts & Prayers be with you all. Mother will be missed by many in Mid Michigan.BLESS YOU ALL

Terre Gehlhaar

July 19, 2010

II am so sorry for your loss and mine too. Marilyn was a dear, dear friend. She was the sweetest person I have ever met. I am honored that she considered me like a daughter. I love her. I will miss her greatly.

Bobbie Snow

July 19, 2010

Curt, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. As you go through this difficult time, remember to also celebrate her life, just as you've reminded so many of your friends to do. My thoughts are prayers will be with you.

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