Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Near, Mary R. (Laux) 2003
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Hastings Banner, 16 Oct 2003

Mary R. Near, age 97, of Freeport died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at Haven Park
Christian Nursing Home, Zeeland.  Mrs. Near was born Sept. 19, 1906 in Saranac,
the daughter of Anthony and Edna (Pettersen) Laux.  She was raised in the
Saranac area and attended schools there.

She was married to Lloyd Near Nov. 26, 1924.  The couple farmed on the Buehler
Road, Freeport all their married life.  Mary has lived in the Zeeland area for
the past 12 years.

She was a member of Freeport United Brethren in Christ Church, long-time church
nursery director and church financial secretary.  She enjoyed gardening.

Mrs. Near is survived by son, Keith (Ellen) Near of Hamilton; granddaughter,
Jennifer (Chad) Sprik of Hershey; granddaughter, Angela Near of Holland; half
sister, Dorothy Laux of Ionia.  Preceding her in death were husband, Lloyd on
Oct. 2, 1960; twin sister, Olive VandeCar; sister, Wilma Houghton and a half
sister, Arlene.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 at Freeport United Brethren in Christ
Church with pastor Jerry Drummond officiating.  Burial will be at the Freeport
Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Brethren in
Christ Church.  Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.


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