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Mary Ebsen Obituary
Mary Marjean (Jean) Levers Ebsen, age 86, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Private family graveside services and a celebration of Mary Mar jean's life will be held at a later date.
Mary Marjean was born on February 8, 1928 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Sherman and Mary Amanda (Martin) Levers. She married Henry R. Ebsen, Jr. on December 8, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He died August 11, 2012. Mary Marjean owned and operated Ebsen Greenhouses, Inc. with her husband for 60 years retiring in 2009.
Mary Marjean is survived by six daughters, Mary Anne (Dennis), Jean Patrice, Debra Sue (Dennis), Sally Kay (Bruce), Jennifer Luise (Mark) and Mary Rebecca (Randy); 12 grandchildren, Monica (Chris), Leonard III (Jennifer), Amanda (Jason), Jessica, Kelly (Alex), John, Daniel (Katie), Aaron, Michael (Andria), Caitlin (Bryan), Sarah and Nicholas; 14 great grandchildren, Hunter, Jasmine, Alexis, Leonard IV, Michael, Michaela, Timothy, Ariel, Chase, Maria, Hajna, Asher, Izabella and Carter.
Mary Marjean is also survived by her brother's children, Natalie, Margaret, Stephanie and Brian and their families as well as brothers-in-law, James (Patricia) Ebsen, and Mark (Betty) Ebsen and sisters-in-law, Joan Erickson, and Barbara (James) Dunn and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Marjean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; father and mother-in-law, Henry, Sr. and Catherine Ebsen; her brother, Stanley M. Levers and his wife, Nancy, of Wooster, Ohio; and granddaughter, Joy Marie; and members of her extended family.
Mary Marjean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, whose family always came first. She will be dearly missed by her family. She requested that in lieu of memorials, please send flowers to someone you love.
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BRENDA BIERMAN
April 4, 2014
JENI AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. BOTH OF YOUR PARENTS WERE GREAT PEOPLE TO WORK FOR. STAY STRONG
March 23, 2014
You are the light and love that always guided us through our lives. Your star will shine forever. Love Mary Anne
March 13, 2014
I still have fond memories of taking naps in flower boxes in the greenhouse when my mom worked there with Gramdma and Granpa Ebsen and Hank and Marjean.
I am so sorry for your loss
Sandy
March 13, 2014
The legacy of love that you have left your family will remain within our hearts and your spirit will guide us the rest of our lives.
Love Patti
Kathy Brunker
March 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always sweet and helpful when we came to the Greenhouse & we very much appreciated her. With deepest sympathy,
Dawn Sukala
March 13, 2014
Sorry to hear about your mother. I will always remember her from the days I was a child and would come over and play in the green house and pick vegetables from your garden.
Debbie
March 12, 2014
Though our lives were distanced by miles, your caring and our conversations helped to fill the void of not being able to be near. I will so miss you, mom. You are in my heart forever. Much Love, Debbie
Jennifer Ebsen
March 12, 2014
I will miss you forever I will always love. Jeni
Mr & Mrs Bruce Pfister
March 11, 2014
Our condolences on your loss.We've delt with Mary & Henry as neighbors,customers & as staff/family interactions at Edgewater Haven for Henry's parents.They are "salt of the Earth",wonderful people.With Sympathy,
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