Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kirgis, Mary E. (Albright ) October 29, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. Oct. 31, 2018

MARY KIRGIS, 91
Mary E. Kirgis, 91  of Stanton passed away at home on Monday October 29, 2018 under
the loving care of her family and hospice.

Mary was born on August 23, 1927 in Lyons, MI. She was the only child of Edwin and
Eva (Lincoln) Albright. On November 29, 1946 in Muir, she married R. G. Kirgis and
together enjoyed over 58 years of marriage until his death in 2005.

Creative, would not begin to describe Mary, she loved to do just about anything she
could get her hands on. She was known for crafting, knitting, painting, doing silk flower
arrangements, gardening, scrapbooking, painting ceramics, and the list goes on! In
her younger days she loved to square dance with R. G., was a member of the "pool pals"
at Montcalm Community College for 25 years, and an Eastern Star member in Lyons. She is
a member of the First Congregational Church of Stanton, and previously was a member at
Shiloh Community Church. Most of all, she delighted in her family, especially her 
grandchildren.

Surviving Mary are her children; Kathy Rucinski of Canton, Greg (Molly) Kirgis of
Belding, Mike (Charlene) Kirgis of Ionia, Rod (Deb) Kirgis of Grandville, David (Cynthia)
Kirgis of Carson City, her grandchildren; Christine Hart, David Rucinski, Sarah Rucinski, Jon
(Emily) Rucinski, Stephen Rucinski, Zachariah Kirgis, Jessica (Taylor) Swihart, Caleb
(Katie) Kirgis, Nathan Kirgis, Rhett (Stephanie) Kirgis, Tate Kirgis, Carrie (Chet) Ames, Tracy
(Phil) Paauwe, her great-grandchildren Haley, Gehr, Charlie Ann, Parker, Harper, Griffin,
and her feline companion, Tony, who spent many hours with Mary sitting on her lap. She is
also survived by many extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday November 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Simpson
Family Funeral Homes, Sheridan with Pastor Ken Harger officiating. Visitation will be on
Thursday from 507:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside service will be on Friday at 2:00
p.m. at Oakwood cemetery in Muir.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mary may be directed to the Ionia County Animal
Shelter or the  First Congregational church of Stanton, envelopes will be available
at the funeral home.

To order flowers, leave an online condolence, or share a favorite memory of Mary,
please go to www.Simpson FamilyFuneral Homes.com

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