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Mary Burbank Obituary
Battle Creek
Mary L. Burbank, 73, died with her family at her side, at the home of her daughter in Bellevue on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
Mary was born December 14, 1940, in Battle Creek to Seigal and Maryette (Keeler) Rench. She attended Brownlee Park and Battle Creek Public Schools. Mary was a loving homemaker and was also employed at Mother's Cleaners and the Docsa Home.
Mary was united in marriage to Robert J. Burbank, Sr. on May 14, 1957.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Randy) Titus of Bellevue, Lavona (Mathew) Bernheisel of Battle Creek; two sons, Daniel Burbank and Robert "Jim" (Wanda) Burbank, Jr. both of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Tim (Deb) Rench of Tekonsha, Terry (Marcia) Rench and Seigal (Marylou) Rench both of Battle Creek. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on May 30, 1997; daughter, Mary Ann Titus; son, Kenneth Nile Burbank; two brothers, Harold Rench, Harry Creller; four sisters, Della Roote, Delia Moore, Sally Way, Dixie Krem; and by her sister-in-law and best friend, Judy Creller.
Mary enjoyed sewing, going to garage sales and especially shopping at the grocery store. She loved her horses and she spoiled and fed all the animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Friends will be received 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be officiated by her cousin, Rev. Dennis K. Siddall of North Avenue Church of God 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive Suite 120, Portage, MI 49024. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
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Julie Matthews
December 10, 2014
Mary was a true friend and always appreciated my help with 'the boys" in their early years. I really enjoyed going out with her in December for her birthday, esp. to The John Berry Christmas Concert and Damon Rib House--in a snowstorm to Kalamazoo!
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Debra Dillard Rowden
December 12, 2014
Thinking of you so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you
Deb &Bob Sturdivant (Bates)
December 11, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
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