Mary Titus

Mary Titus, age 88, of Portage, MI passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Mary was born in Portland, MI on May 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Fox) Wieber. She attended the Borgess nursing school and worked as a registered nurse at Borgess Hospital, retiring after 33 years of service. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. She loved gardening and bingo. She was a prolific baker and was famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She was married to Ronald P. Titus on July 2, 1949; he preceded her in death on October 24, 1981. Mary is survived by seven children, Kathryn M. Titus Eikhoff of Portage, Nancy A. (David) Titus Haas of Ohio, Virginia F. Titus of Portage, Theresa M. Titus Zuverink of Grand Rapids, Thomas P. (Tina) Titus of Otsego, Mary M. Titus of Albuquerque, NM and Paul M. (Lori) Titus of West Plaines, MO; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Thomas L. (Dotti) Wieber of Bowie, MD and Joseph (Bonnie) Wieber of Portland, MI; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Wieber and Lenore Wieber both of Portland, MI. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Donald R. Eikhoff; and two brothers, Robert and Frank Wieber. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 28th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., where a Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29th at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., where friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until time of the service. Rev. Fr. Ben Huynh will officiate with interment in Portage South Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.