From: Merkle Funeral Service
Obituary for Marion LaFountain
Marion Helen Venier was born in Newport, Michigan on September 9, 1927. She was one of six children born from the late Fred and the late Leona (Burbo) Venier.
Marion married the love of her life Albert LaFountain in 1945 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport, and from this union came the birth of four children. For more than forty years, Marion owned and operated the “Grand Dix Produce” on North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown. After closing the produce store, Marion worked as a cashier at Kroger for twenty years, retiring in 2006.
Marion was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Center, and a past member of the Mothers Club at St. Anne’s Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and bingo. Marion enjoyed listening to country music, and loved to travel to hear her favorite groups. One of her popular musical destinations was Branson, Missouri. She also loved walking the Vegas Strip with her daughter and spending countless hours of pleasure relaxing in her rose garden.
Marion Helen LaFountain, age 87, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of sixty-one years: Albert; an infant son: Ronnie LaFountain; two brothers: Irvin and Frank Venier; three sisters: Betty, Virginia, and Marie; and one great grandson: Christopher.
To cherish her memory she leaves her three children: James (Nancy) LaFountain and Edward (Barbara) LaFountain both of Florida, and Judy Logsdon of Monroe; five grandchildren: Sherri Ann (Donnie) Thompson, Debbie Jervis, Kenneth (Nancy) Logsdon all of Monroe, Stacy (Kevin) Garner and Amber LaFountain of Florida; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan (734) 241-7070. A Rosary service led by Deacon Mike Hammond will take place at 6:00pm also at Merkle’s. Marion will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of Resurrection at 10:30am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 North Dixie Highway Monroe, with Father John Chinnappa officiating. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery in Newport for burial.
Memorial donations are suggested to Gabby’s Ladder.
Obituary for Marion LaFountain
Marion Helen Venier was born in Newport, Michigan on September 9, 1927. She was one of six children born from the late Fred and the late Leona (Burbo) Venier.
Marion married the love of her life Albert LaFountain in 1945 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport, and from this union came the birth of four children. For more than forty years, Marion owned and operated the “Grand Dix Produce” on North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown. After closing the produce store, Marion worked as a cashier at Kroger for twenty years, retiring in 2006.
Marion was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Center, and a past member of the Mothers Club at St. Anne’s Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and bingo. Marion enjoyed listening to country music, and loved to travel to hear her favorite groups. One of her popular musical destinations was Branson, Missouri. She also loved walking the Vegas Strip with her daughter and spending countless hours of pleasure relaxing in her rose garden.
Marion Helen LaFountain, age 87, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of sixty-one years: Albert; an infant son: Ronnie LaFountain; two brothers: Irvin and Frank Venier; three sisters: Betty, Virginia, and Marie; and one great grandson: Christopher.
To cherish her memory she leaves her three children: James (Nancy) LaFountain and Edward (Barbara) LaFountain both of Florida, and Judy Logsdon of Monroe; five grandchildren: Sherri Ann (Donnie) Thompson, Debbie Jervis, Kenneth (Nancy) Logsdon all of Monroe, Stacy (Kevin) Garner and Amber LaFountain of Florida; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan (734) 241-7070. A Rosary service led by Deacon Mike Hammond will take place at 6:00pm also at Merkle’s. Marion will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of Resurrection at 10:30am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 North Dixie Highway Monroe, with Father John Chinnappa officiating. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery in Newport for burial.
Memorial donations are suggested to Gabby’s Ladder.
From: Merkle Funeral Service
Obituary for Marion LaFountain
Marion Helen Venier was born in Newport, Michigan on September 9, 1927. She was one of six children born from the late Fred and the late Leona (Burbo) Venier.
Marion married the love of her life Albert LaFountain in 1945 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport, and from this union came the birth of four children. For more than forty years, Marion owned and operated the “Grand Dix Produce” on North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown. After closing the produce store, Marion worked as a cashier at Kroger for twenty years, retiring in 2006.
Marion was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Center, and a past member of the Mothers Club at St. Anne’s Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and bingo. Marion enjoyed listening to country music, and loved to travel to hear her favorite groups. One of her popular musical destinations was Branson, Missouri. She also loved walking the Vegas Strip with her daughter and spending countless hours of pleasure relaxing in her rose garden.
Marion Helen LaFountain, age 87, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of sixty-one years: Albert; an infant son: Ronnie LaFountain; two brothers: Irvin and Frank Venier; three sisters: Betty, Virginia, and Marie; and one great grandson: Christopher.
To cherish her memory she leaves her three children: James (Nancy) LaFountain and Edward (Barbara) LaFountain both of Florida, and Judy Logsdon of Monroe; five grandchildren: Sherri Ann (Donnie) Thompson, Debbie Jervis, Kenneth (Nancy) Logsdon all of Monroe, Stacy (Kevin) Garner and Amber LaFountain of Florida; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan (734) 241-7070. A Rosary service led by Deacon Mike Hammond will take place at 6:00pm also at Merkle’s. Marion will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of Resurrection at 10:30am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 North Dixie Highway Monroe, with Father John Chinnappa officiating. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery in Newport for burial.
Memorial donations are suggested to Gabby’s Ladder.
Obituary for Marion LaFountain
Marion Helen Venier was born in Newport, Michigan on September 9, 1927. She was one of six children born from the late Fred and the late Leona (Burbo) Venier.
Marion married the love of her life Albert LaFountain in 1945 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport, and from this union came the birth of four children. For more than forty years, Marion owned and operated the “Grand Dix Produce” on North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown. After closing the produce store, Marion worked as a cashier at Kroger for twenty years, retiring in 2006.
Marion was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Center, and a past member of the Mothers Club at St. Anne’s Church. She enjoyed playing cards, and bingo. Marion enjoyed listening to country music, and loved to travel to hear her favorite groups. One of her popular musical destinations was Branson, Missouri. She also loved walking the Vegas Strip with her daughter and spending countless hours of pleasure relaxing in her rose garden.
Marion Helen LaFountain, age 87, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of sixty-one years: Albert; an infant son: Ronnie LaFountain; two brothers: Irvin and Frank Venier; three sisters: Betty, Virginia, and Marie; and one great grandson: Christopher.
To cherish her memory she leaves her three children: James (Nancy) LaFountain and Edward (Barbara) LaFountain both of Florida, and Judy Logsdon of Monroe; five grandchildren: Sherri Ann (Donnie) Thompson, Debbie Jervis, Kenneth (Nancy) Logsdon all of Monroe, Stacy (Kevin) Garner and Amber LaFountain of Florida; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan (734) 241-7070. A Rosary service led by Deacon Mike Hammond will take place at 6:00pm also at Merkle’s. Marion will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of Resurrection at 10:30am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2420 North Dixie Highway Monroe, with Father John Chinnappa officiating. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery in Newport for burial.
Memorial donations are suggested to Gabby’s Ladder.
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