Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Larsen, Dixie Mae (Wiles) April 29, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. May 2, 2018

DIXIE MAE LARSEN,80
Dixie Mae Larsen, 80, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018, surrounded by her
family.

Dixie was born on Aug. 18, 1937 to Elmer and Nina Wiles in Ionia at their home.

After attending Ionia Public Schools, she married her high school sweetheart and
love of her life Charles Larsen. Together with unconditional love, hard work and tons of
fun, they built a life on Sayles Road in Ionia, Michigan where they raised their three
children; Connie Jo, Julie Ann  and Charles Raymond. Their family enjoyed many years of camping, 
snowmobiling, annual trips to Cedar Point and always having family gatherings. Dixie
was a great cook and loved to bake. She could make a fabulous meal out of anything and
have enough to serve anyone who sat at her table.

Dixie started her career of 25 years with Independent Bank as a teller and retired
as a Branch manager in Lyons. In the later years Chuck and dixie enjoyed playing golf,
traveling around the united States, and wintering in sunny Florida where they met many good 
friends. Dixie was a long-time member of Easton United Methodist church where she 
served her church faithfully and loved her church family dearly.

Dixie is survived by her children Connie (Dan) Frazer, Julie (Bruce) MacDonald,
Chuck (Tina) Larsen, she was a beloved grandmother to marcie (Andrew) Gates, Danielle
(Craig) Fedewa, Jena (Mat) Winters, Katelyn (Nick) MacDonald, Emily (Layn) Welker, Amber 
(Jason) Bishop, Jordan Larsen, and Derrick Larsen. Her pride and joy were her 12
great-grands-Addison, Hosea, Joel, Gabriel,Eloise (Gates), Carter, Hudson, Lily, Miles
(Fedewa), Codi (Winters), Logan and Larsen (Welker). She is also survived by her brother
Robert Wiles, sister-in-law Evelyn Wiles, brother and sister-in-law's Bea (Dale) Hauter,
Vic (Sherrie) Larsen, nieces (Who were like sisters) Mary Ward and Sally (Loren) Seidl
along with many other adored nieces and nephews.

Dixie is preceded in death by her parents, in-laws Raymond and Grace Larsen,
Husband, sisters Jane (Andy) Walaskay, Arlone Payne, brother Max Wiles, brother and
sister-in-law's Judy wiles, Donna (Jim) Huntley, Chester Larsen, David Larsen. 

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, visitation 10-11:30
a.m. and Memorial service at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon to follow at Easton United methodist
Church  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Dixie's name to Easton
United methodist church. Arrangements in care of lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online 
condolences may be made at lakefuneralhomes.com

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