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Mary Leyrer Obituary

Mary Marie Leyrer Age 90, of rural Stanton, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. The daughter of Daniel and Fannie (Benson) Paulino, she was born on July 7, 1919 in Alma. A graduate of St. Mary's High School, she married Robert J. Leyrer on Sept. 28, 1940 in Lansing. Together, they raised seven children and were blessed with 63 years of marriage. Mary had been a member of Resurrection Parish in Lansing and St. Bernadette of Lourdes in Stanton, as well as the ladies auxiliary of the Lester J. Sitts V.F.W. Post 5065 in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Leyrer on Oct. 23, 2003; her parents; a sister, Viola Smith; and three brothers, Leo, Daniel, and Rex Paulino. Surviving are her children, Robert Leyrer of Reed City, Judy (Michael) Florian, Mary Jo (Phillip) Kyser, all of Shepherd, James (Vicky) Leyrer, Raymond (Louise) Leyrer, all of Stanton, Joseph (Ruth) Leyrer of Lansing, and Michael (Cindy) Leyrer of Dewitt; a brother, Eugene (Marion) Paulino of Mecosta; a brother-in-law, William Smith of Owosso; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Father Fred Brucker will preside and burial will take place privately in Sidney Township Cemetery. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the VFW Post 5065 Ladies Auxiliary will be available at the funeral home. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Mary's online guest book, or for more information, please visit: www.christiansen-fh.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 12, 2010.

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Bill and Paulene Norwood

May 17, 2010

Condolences to all of Mary Leyrers family.

Brandon Leyrer

May 16, 2010

Grandma it was great having the time with you that I had, I truely wish I had been able to spend more with you. I will miss you and you will live on in all of are memories. I love you Grandma.

cathy haddix

May 14, 2010

dorothy, uncle bob and aunt cathy are so very sorry for your lost of your grandmother may god bless your family love aunt cathy

Helene Montgomery

May 14, 2010

She must have been VERY special for my friend, and her grandaughter, Dorothy, to have loved her so much. My sincerest sympathies to her family and friends who, I'm sure, will miss her very much.

Maryann Vohs

May 14, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Leyrer family - My thoughts, prayers and love surround you all. I will forever be touched by my memory of sharing "Christmas in July" with Grandma and her (legacy) family what a honor and priviledge it was to witness and share such deep, tender love - I know her spirit and love will carry on in all of you just as I know she is being held in the arms of her life long love - and oh my how Grandpa is smiling! I am so sorry for your loss.

Remember: God never promised a life without pain, Laugher without tears or sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. And for all who believe in His Heaven above He rewards their faith in His everlasting love.
Much Love, Maryann Vohs and family...

Shelby Kinsey

May 14, 2010

I love you grandma. You will always be in my prayers. I will miss you. and times at the lake will never be the same. But you will always be in our memories. And ill tell storys of you when i have children and ill bring them there one day to share the timnes i had with them when i was there. I love you.
Dorothy Marie's Daughter

Pete Donaldson

May 14, 2010

Hugs to all of you! What a pleasure for me to have spent time with "Grandma" and all you also. The Fourth of July will always be enhanced because of all of this family.

Dorothy Leyrer

May 14, 2010

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


All My Love to you grandma,

Judy Fortino

May 13, 2010

To the Leyrer family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We had a lot of good times with your family and I am sure your mom is with you always just as my brother is with me.

Randy Cook

May 13, 2010

To The Leyrer Family: Very sorry to hear about Mary's passing, she was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with your family at your time of loss.

May 12, 2010

Ron and Annette Johnson send thoughts and prayers to Mike, Cindy, Matthew, Anthony, and the rest of the family. Your mom and grandma lived through many wonderful discoveries and inventions throughout her life. She was blessed to have so much family around her.

Bunnie Chamberlain

May 12, 2010

Ray & Louise and family. We were sorry to hear about your mom. May our thoughts and prayers be with you during this difficult time. Bill Freed and Bunnie Chamberlain

May 12, 2010

Happy Memories!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Jane & Steve Anderson (Leavitt & Anderson LEHS '72)

May 12, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss.
Arlene and Bob May

Frank & Cheryl Rademacher

May 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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