Marie J. Thurston

Marie J. Thurston obituary

Marie J. Thurston

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Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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St. Joseph Church, Cockeysville

105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030

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Marie Thurston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 3, 2025.

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On September 2, 2025, Marie J. Thurston (nee Weiland), beloved wife of the late Kent W. Thurston; loving daughter of the late Bernie (Papa Joe) Weiland and the late Alice Weiland; devoted mother of Christina Thurston, Leif Thurston and his wife Erin Kelly, Kirk Thurston and his wife Lydia Thurston; loving grandmother of Erika, Dane, Erin, Kara, Brooke, Matthew, David, Kelsey, and Brittany; dear sister of the late Richard (Dick) Weiland, the late Lori Patros, the late David Weiland, and the late Sue Welch; also survived by 11 great grandchildren.

She was dedicated to God and her entire family. She enjoyed needlepointing, and all sorts of arts and crafts. Spending time back in Wisconsin visiting with family, was always a great source of joy.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 11AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cockeysville, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville 21030. Interment private.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

10

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Send Flowers

Sep

11

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, Cockeysville

105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.