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Mary Morrell Obituary
NILES - Mary Elizabeth Morrell, 92, of Niles, Michigan, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Woodland Terrace in Niles following a brief illness. She was born August 23, 1920, in Woodworth, Ohio, to Oliver & Vida (Seidner) Dressel. Mary graduated from Boardman High School in 1938. On July 16, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, she married G. Arthur "Art" Morrell, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2007. In 1968 the family moved to Niles, Michigan. Since then, Mary has been a long-standing member and active volunteer at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles. She volunteered at the former Powating Hospital Coffee Bar, was treasurer with Love Inc., and played Bridge. Mary is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Berkheiser of Mishawaka, Indiana; sons, Jeffery A. (& Dorian) Morrell of Pt. Jefferson Station, New York, Ned O. (& Linda) Morrell of Batavia, Ohio, Gary A. (& Carol) Morrell; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Along with husband, Art, she was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Dressel, and a sister, Julia Freeberg. The funeral service for Mary Elizabeth Morrell will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Wesley United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cathi Huvaere of the church officiating. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, from 5-8:00 p.m., Contributions in memory of Mary may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, Niles.
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Ron Roberts
September 6, 2012
Ron and I offer our sympathy during this time of loss. Having recently lost my own mother, I can honestly say, we are never ready to say good-bye to our Moms, even though in our hearts we know they are in a better place. Thinking of you during this time. Paula & Ron Roberts
Patricia Hall
August 30, 2012
As a long time resident in Beechwood, I enjoyed Mary and Art very much. Mary and I also shared time as volunteers at the Pawating Coffee Bar. She always knew what was going on in the neighborhood and in Niles. I am so sorry to see that she is gone. You have my utmost sympathy.
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