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Mary Arthur "Mimi" Marks

1925 - 2018

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1925

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2018

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Mary Arthur "Mimi" (nee Johnson) Marks

Chelsea - passed away peacefully in her sleep recently at Silver Maples of Chelsea, Michigan. Born in 1925 in Toledo, OH, to Arthur and Ada (Dean) Johnson, Mimi was the youngest of six children.

She attended Ursuline Academy, and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Business in 1946 from the University of Toledo. She worked for Owens Illinois and United Airlines. Mimi married Richard Ellis "Dick" Marks on October 14th, 1953, near Toledo, OH. They were attended by their life-long friends, Bill and Angela Ligibel, also deceased. Dick and Mimi began their married life and started a family in Detroit, MI, before moving to Dearborn, and then finally "out to the country" to Plymouth, MI, in 1961. Mimi lived a life of service—to God, to her family and friends, and to her community. Although small in stature, she was remarkably strong in both body and spirit. Mimi was faithful, consistent, kind, and generous. She was sweet and thoughtful. Mimi was impatient and did not like to waste time. She always saw her glass as half-full, and she was thankful. She knitted and baked as a creative outlet and to show her love for others. She enjoyed a good game of cards any time. Mimi was a woman of few words, though she did have many personal aphorisms, such as "If you don't toot your own horn, no one else will" and "Never turn down a date because he may have cute friends." She never lectured; she lived by quiet example. She had a beautiful smile and twinkling blue eyes.

Mimi will be lovingly missed by: her children, Susan (Douglas Stelsing) of Salt Lake City, UT; Tom of Seattle, WA; "Shadie" Babak Roshan Tabari of Dexter, MI; Bill (Terri) of Dexter, MI; Tricia (Luis) Mendoza of San Diego, CA; Buck of Raleigh, NC; Sarah of Raleigh, NC; and Charity (Tim) Madion of Traverse City, MI. She also will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Rachel, Olivia, Zoe, Jamie, Tomás, Camille, Aimee, Annie, Carl, Nora, and John; step grandchildren, Kelly and Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Cole; her brother- and sister-in-law, Emil and Penny Marks; and many nieces and nephews. Mimi was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, in 1999, and her grandson, Martín, in 2004.

The Marks Family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Mary Kleaveland, Mimi's internist for 17 years, for the exceptional, dedicated, and patient care she provided. We would also like to thank the nursing and professional staff at Silver Maples of Chelsea for the wonderful care they provided Mimi during her residence there. The family is also grateful to Wanda Pagano for her close and caring friendship with Mimi during their time together at Silver Maples.

Visitation and Rosary will be held Friday evening, February 23rd, from 6-8:00 PM, at Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, MI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 7870 4th Street, Dexter, MI (village church) on Saturday, February 24, at 11:30 AM, with visitation from 10:30-11:30 AM. A funeral luncheon for family and friends will follow on site. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mimi Marks to Manna Community Meal, 1050 Porter, Detroit, MI, 48226. While living in Plymouth, Mimi made weekly trips to Manna Meals for nearly twenty years as a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel. She collected food, clothing, and toiletries and drove others downtown to serve meals to the homeless population near old Tiger Stadium. She always said, "What do I have to be afraid of? This is the least I can do."

Published by Observer & Eccentric Newspapers from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, 2018.
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The Ligibel family send our sincere condolences...certainly an era has passed. Our memories happily recall those wonderful visits to the Mark's compound on N. Territorial. Aunt Mimi was very special in our growing up years.

The Ligibel family

February 19, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Wanda S. Ohio

February 19, 2018

I am sorry about the lost of your loved one. May your family find comfort in the words at 1 Peter 5:.

February 19, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

S H

February 19, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Orenthal Williams

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February 19, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 19, 2018

To family and friends please accept my condolence on the death of your loved one .

February 19, 2018

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

February 19, 2018

I cared for Mimi at Silver Maples. That woman didn't have a mean bone in her body and I will always miss her kindness to me. My heart goes out to your family in this dark time.

February 18, 2018

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Feb

24

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

7870 4th Street, Dexter, MI

Feb

24

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

7870 4th Street, Dexter, MI

Feb

24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

7870 4th Street, Dexter, MI

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Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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