Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Reed, Mary Ann (Esterline) May 23, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday June 1, 2024

 MARY ANN REED

Mary Ann Reed, age 95, of Middleville, MI, passed away peacefully on May 23, 
2024. 

Mary was born on June 14, 1928 in Portland,MI the daughter of Preston and 
Dorothea(Boettger) Esterline. As a young lady, Mary worked as a soda jerk at her 
uncle's pharmacy. She was a true "Rosie the Riveter", contributing to the World 
War II effort making airplane parts along side her sister and mother.

Mary spent over three decades working at Meijer, enhancing not only the company 
but also the lives of those she worked with.She developed lifelong friendships 
from her friends at Meijer and enjoyed going on many trips with them.After 
retirement, Mary continued to touch lives, greeting customers at the local 
dollar store with her warm smile.

Her love for ballroom and square dancing, golfing, and playing cards resonated 
with everyone she met.Mary cherished being able to travel, especially to Texas 
for the winters.

She exemplified faith and fellowship throughout her life as a member of Portland 
Baptist Church, where she met her loving husband, Leroy, and then at Leighton 
Church. Mary's vivacity and love will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Janet (Jochen Ertl) Schantz, Joanne Lipski, 
Connie (Bob) Blain, and Jacquelyn Dutcher; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-
grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy Reed; son, Ron Reed; 
daughter Ruth Finkbeiner, Siblings, Lorene Weller, Jeanette Scheurer, and Earl 
Esterline.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Gilda's Club Grand 
Rapids will be appreciated.

Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a 
condolence message for Mary's family.

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