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Mark Shimer Obituary

Mark X. Shimer Bellevue Mark Shimer, 102, of Bellevue, died February 28, 2010. He attended MAC and worked 41 years at Fisher Body. Mark's wife, Katie, died in 2000. He is survived by his daughters, Elaine Voda, Brenda Wickham, and Louise King; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Mark was a member of The Masonic Blue Lodge for 80 years. Visitation from 10-11 a.m., March 3, 2010, at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may go to Lansing Sparrow Hospice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Mar. 2, 2010.

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