Marie Falconer
Sep 17th 1945 - Mar 7th 2010
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Rebecca Steel
March 19th 2010
Marie made many a day special for me during the years I was Librarian at the KIA (1989-2003); she was always so cheerful and caring. I have missed her enthusiastic conversations about our shared interest in photography and hearing about her family. I was just reminescing about her with a former KIA volunteer a few days before I heard of her passing and enjoyed your lovely tribute. She led a full. if all too brief, life and inspired many. With sincere condolences, Rebecca D. Steel.
Carol Lohman
March 19th 2010
Susan and Andrew: My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was such a wonderful and unique person. She was kind, thoughtful, intelligent and talented and she shared all those wonderful attributes with the rest of us. She sincerely cared about others and was gifted in many areas. Hopefully she and Ivan are united and fishing in the great heaven God has prepared for them! I hope you can find peace in knowing she is safe forever. She will be missed by many of us and we will miss her cheerful greetings.
Steven R. Gary
March 17th 2010
Worked with Marie from 1964 to 1968 at Meijer's Thrifty Acres, store #22. Was a wonsderful person to work with. Always fun, at time funny and really brought the best out in person. She will always be remembered. Thanks
Irene McCumber
March 15th 2010
Marie really loved life. She loved to visit with people and share her experiences. I know her time with Ivan was precious and very enjoyable and she really missed him. My most recent memory was when she came to my nephew's wedding and she wanted to dance. I hadn't danced in a long time and was afraid and she assured me it would be OK. A couple of us got up and fast danced with her and it was a lot of fun and I am glad I was able to share that time with her. She will be missed..............Irene McCumber
Julie Osterhouse
March 14th 2010
I just realized I had the date wrong. I am glad I will be able
to attend the service.Means so much to be there in
person to share your feelings and say good bye.
thank you
Mary Burke
March 13th 2010
Susan and Andrew,
Your mom was such a wonderful woman. I had the opportunity to know her and your dad through church, little league, and school. I will always be grateful to her for hiring me at Meijers to work in the summers because that is where I met my husband , who she had hired as well. I will miss her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Greg Burke
Mickey Kasper (Dabrowski)
March 13th 2010
My beautiful cousin Marie ... the first of us to pass to that better place. Our generation won't be the same without you. But, we'll never forget you. You'll be the sister, and cousin, of our hearts... forever.
I have a picture you took of the Grand Haven light house. It's even signed by you. What a treasure!
Marie, you made a difference in many people's lives. Now it's time for you to rest, be with Ivan again, and enjoy the peace and reward of a life well lived.
To my Felker cousins and Aunt Ann...I love you. Life is hard some times, isn't it? But, we were blessed to have Marie in our family, and she'll always be a part of us. You're all in my prayers.
Mickey
Julie Osterhouse
March 13th 2010
Susan and Andrew,circumstances did not allow me to
attend the services today, but I wanted you to know
that I am thinking about you. Marie was a special person
and I enjoyed her whenever we met. We talked many
times about shared interests. Remember all the memories
you have and they will help you thru the sad times you
wll have ahead. I knew your father also and they will be
missed tremendously.
Rosalie Hetrick
March 11th 2010
Susan and Andy, I would like to let you know you have my sincere condolences in the lost of your mother. Marie was an unique woman. She would stop by to buy a certain flower, and could spend an hour to pick out the perfect one. I am going to miss her this year. Your family is in my prayers.
Bruce and Alice Cleveland
March 11th 2010
Bruce and I have been involved with Ivan and Marie since Little League Days when our children were all young and playing ball. Ivan and Bruce bowled on the same league and once a year the men always took the women to dinner or we went to one of their houses for a party. They were a fun couple to be around. Both of them did a lot for the community and the youth in the community. I last saw Marie when she was taking her turn at the Antique store in Vicksburg. We had a long talk about Ivan, the grandchildren and her faith. She had a strong faith and a great love for her family and her church. She will be missed, as is Ivan. Now they are together forever.
Leasa Hoekstra
March 10th 2010
I was fortunate to take care of Marie during one of her recent admissions to Bronson. We enjoyed catching up and talking about Ivan and her grandchildren. To her family, cherish the memories and know that she is at peace with her beloved husband and someday you will all be reunited.
May God be with you during this difficult time.
Cathy, Jeff and Mark Johnson
March 10th 2010
Marie was a wonderful individual who will be missed by so many people. We attended Vicksburg United Methodist Church with Marie and considered her a good friend. She presented us with a beautiful gift shortly before her surgery, a framed collection of her lighthouse portraits. Marie never approached anything halfway, she always put 200% of herself into anything she approached. Our wishes for peace are extended to her entire family. May your memories light your heart as you remember her.
Tonya Nash
March 10th 2010
On behalf of the Vicksburg Community Education Fish Camp students and staff, I want to share how deeply saddened we are by the passing of our beloved teacher, lady angler and friend. Marie assisted Ivan when he taught the Fish Camp for years. She took over last summer and carried on the traditon of providing the youth of Vicksburg an amazing experience. Her passion, enthusiasm, dedication and mentorship has inspired children of all ages. Marie's spirit will always be around us and forever in our hearts.
Rebecca Steel
March 19th 2010
Marie made many a day special for me during the years I was Librarian at the KIA (1989-2003); she was always so cheerful and caring. I have missed her enthusiastic conversations about our shared interest in photography and hearing about her family. I was just reminescing about her with a former KIA volunteer a few days before I heard of her passing and enjoyed your lovely tribute. She led a full. if all too brief, life and inspired many. With sincere condolences, Rebecca D. Steel.
Carol Lohman
March 19th 2010
Susan and Andrew: My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was such a wonderful and unique person. She was kind, thoughtful, intelligent and talented and she shared all those wonderful attributes with the rest of us. She sincerely cared about others and was gifted in many areas. Hopefully she and Ivan are united and fishing in the great heaven God has prepared for them! I hope you can find peace in knowing she is safe forever. She will be missed by many of us and we will miss her cheerful greetings.
Steven R. Gary
March 17th 2010
Worked with Marie from 1964 to 1968 at Meijer's Thrifty Acres, store #22. Was a wonsderful person to work with. Always fun, at time funny and really brought the best out in person. She will always be remembered. Thanks
Irene McCumber
March 15th 2010
Marie really loved life. She loved to visit with people and share her experiences. I know her time with Ivan was precious and very enjoyable and she really missed him. My most recent memory was when she came to my nephew's wedding and she wanted to dance. I hadn't danced in a long time and was afraid and she assured me it would be OK. A couple of us got up and fast danced with her and it was a lot of fun and I am glad I was able to share that time with her. She will be missed..............Irene McCumber
Julie Osterhouse
March 14th 2010
I just realized I had the date wrong. I am glad I will be able
to attend the service.Means so much to be there in
person to share your feelings and say good bye.
thank you
Mary Burke
March 13th 2010
Susan and Andrew,
Your mom was such a wonderful woman. I had the opportunity to know her and your dad through church, little league, and school. I will always be grateful to her for hiring me at Meijers to work in the summers because that is where I met my husband , who she had hired as well. I will miss her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Greg Burke
Mickey Kasper (Dabrowski)
March 13th 2010
My beautiful cousin Marie ... the first of us to pass to that better place. Our generation won't be the same without you. But, we'll never forget you. You'll be the sister, and cousin, of our hearts... forever.
I have a picture you took of the Grand Haven light house. It's even signed by you. What a treasure!
Marie, you made a difference in many people's lives. Now it's time for you to rest, be with Ivan again, and enjoy the peace and reward of a life well lived.
To my Felker cousins and Aunt Ann...I love you. Life is hard some times, isn't it? But, we were blessed to have Marie in our family, and she'll always be a part of us. You're all in my prayers.
Mickey
Julie Osterhouse
March 13th 2010
Susan and Andrew,circumstances did not allow me to
attend the services today, but I wanted you to know
that I am thinking about you. Marie was a special person
and I enjoyed her whenever we met. We talked many
times about shared interests. Remember all the memories
you have and they will help you thru the sad times you
wll have ahead. I knew your father also and they will be
missed tremendously.
Rosalie Hetrick
March 11th 2010
Susan and Andy, I would like to let you know you have my sincere condolences in the lost of your mother. Marie was an unique woman. She would stop by to buy a certain flower, and could spend an hour to pick out the perfect one. I am going to miss her this year. Your family is in my prayers.
Bruce and Alice Cleveland
March 11th 2010
Bruce and I have been involved with Ivan and Marie since Little League Days when our children were all young and playing ball. Ivan and Bruce bowled on the same league and once a year the men always took the women to dinner or we went to one of their houses for a party. They were a fun couple to be around. Both of them did a lot for the community and the youth in the community. I last saw Marie when she was taking her turn at the Antique store in Vicksburg. We had a long talk about Ivan, the grandchildren and her faith. She had a strong faith and a great love for her family and her church. She will be missed, as is Ivan. Now they are together forever.
Leasa Hoekstra
March 10th 2010
I was fortunate to take care of Marie during one of her recent admissions to Bronson. We enjoyed catching up and talking about Ivan and her grandchildren. To her family, cherish the memories and know that she is at peace with her beloved husband and someday you will all be reunited.
May God be with you during this difficult time.
Cathy, Jeff and Mark Johnson
March 10th 2010
Marie was a wonderful individual who will be missed by so many people. We attended Vicksburg United Methodist Church with Marie and considered her a good friend. She presented us with a beautiful gift shortly before her surgery, a framed collection of her lighthouse portraits. Marie never approached anything halfway, she always put 200% of herself into anything she approached. Our wishes for peace are extended to her entire family. May your memories light your heart as you remember her.
Tonya Nash
March 10th 2010
On behalf of the Vicksburg Community Education Fish Camp students and staff, I want to share how deeply saddened we are by the passing of our beloved teacher, lady angler and friend. Marie assisted Ivan when he taught the Fish Camp for years. She took over last summer and carried on the traditon of providing the youth of Vicksburg an amazing experience. Her passion, enthusiasm, dedication and mentorship has inspired children of all ages. Marie's spirit will always be around us and forever in our hearts.
