Marie S. Whipple Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, MI. Marie was born on November 10, 1920 in Taylor, MI, the daughter of Edward and Clara (Mach) Hartwig. On August 22, 1947 in Saline, MI she married Charles E. Whipple and he preceded her in death on August 12, 1987. Marie was a long time member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, and she was a member of the Saline American Legion Auxiliary Post #322. During her lifetime she served the Saline Public School System for over 10 years in the cafeteria. She spent her spare hours crocheting crafts for family and friends. She was an avid euchre player and enjoyed spending time at Artesian Wells weekly club. Survivors include her daughter Charlene (Michael) Beagle, Grandchildren Tammy (Bob) Asher, Laurie (Aaron) Olmstead, and Great-Grandchildren Joe Asher, Amber Barth, and Devin Olmstead. Marie was preceded in death in addition to her husband Charles by her brother Fred Hartwig. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI, with Rev. Dr. David Bucholtz officiating. Burial will take place following the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Marie’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Marie S. Whipple

November 10, 1920 - February 27, 2016