Marie Rhodes Obituary
Marie was a member of the Rebekah Lodge 419 and Eagle Aerie Auxiliary 1765. She loved crafts, bingo, casino, playing cards with grandchildren, board games, and working jigsaw puzzles. Marie also loved to bowl, and dance the polka.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Dean and Marie celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary July 30. She was a cosmetologist; teller at Security National Bank; and worked at Milliken's in Manistee.
Marie was preceded in death by son, Kevin D. Rhodes, on May 26, 1998; and a brother, Harold Hammond.
She is survived by her husband, Dean; daughter, Deanna (Randy) Merrill of Kentwood; grandchildren, Chad (Linda), Kevin Jr., Jeremi, Alissa, Desi, Brittany, CJ (Chris); great-grandson, Jr.; brother, Larry (Ellen) Hammond; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine Hammond, James (Jean) Rhodes, Evelyn Shelder, Maxine (James) Steinmiller, Louis (Laura) Rhodes; grand-doggy, Charlie; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Benzonia Chapel of the Jowett Family Funeral Homes.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, with Marie's nephew Pastor Thomas Shelder officiating. Burial will be in Inland Township Cemetery.
Those desiring to make a contribution may direct it to Munson Hospice.
Arrangements are being handled by Jowett Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, where beautiful ceremonies celebrate life.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Edward Swisher
September 12, 2008
Sorry to hear about Maries passing away. We were classmates from 3rd grade on.
Ed Swisher
Lindy (Meredith), Kenny and Hunter Donald
September 10, 2008
Dean and family,
I am so truly sorry to hear of Marie's passing. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. You and Marie have been a special part of my family's life for years and Marie will always hold a special place in my heart. I am glad Dad was able to bring Hunter over to the house during our visit to Michigan so that Marie was able to see what a big boy he had become. Please take comfort in the fact that she is no longer suffering and is in a better place watching over your family.
Tom/Theol Wasco
September 10, 2008
Dean and family, a loss is always hard to understand. We met you and Marie a few weeks ago and played cribbage. An enjoyable evening and know that Marie enjoyed having fun. You will continue to remember all of the fun times with the help of family and friends. Our best wishes to all of you. Tom & Theol Wasco
Keith and Patti Patterson
September 10, 2008
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.
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Jim & Maxine Steinmiller
September 9, 2008
Our Rhodes family was so lucky to have a precious sister-in-law, Marie. We miss her so much already. She was a delightful woman who treated all of us with love and fairness. She now has so much catching up to do with her relatives in heaven. We know she is dancing, playing cards, watching ballgames and doing just what she loved. She is at peace and that is so great!!
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September 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff and Jen Baynton
September 9, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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