Marian M. Partain

Marian M. Partain obituary, Adrian, MI

Marian M. Partain

Marian Partain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Nov. 28, 2024.

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Marian M. Partain, age 95, of Manchester, MI, passed away, November 26, 2024, at home with her family. She was born May 18, 1929, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lewis & Charlotte (Walton) Goodrich. On October 29, 1949, she married Allard Dale Partain, he preceded her in death on May 8, 1999. She is survived by her children, Allen (Julia) Partain, Michelle (Doug) Hall and Karla (Robert) Berger; ten grandchildren, Miranda (Josh) Button, Tina (Chet) Rummel, Jennifer (Jared) Utica, Somer (Steve) Strahan, Allan (Jessie) Partain, Mary Partain, Joseph Partain, Jonathan Partain, Nathaniel (Michele) Vannerson, David (Whitney) Berger; twelve great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother, Chuck (Dorne) Goodrich; sister in law, Joyce Partain; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Allard, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2024, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI, with Pastor Frank Radcliff officiating. Viewing & Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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