Mary A. Lippens, age 93, of 6060 21.9 Lane; Gladstone (Escanaba Twp.) died Monday evening, December 3rd, 2007 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba where she was a patient for almost five years.
Mary was born the daughter of George and Hanna Mae (Adair) Leach in Gould City, Michigan and was raised in the Flat Rock area of Delta County where she resided much of her life.
After her marriage to Harold A. Kegel in 1938, she relocated to Milwaukee and was employed for J.C. Penney & Co. in retail sales for many years. After their retirement, Harold and Mary returned to Delta County, settling in Lathrop. Harold died November 28th, 1967 and she subsequently moved to Gladstone. Mary was later married to John Onto and he preceded her in death.
On January 30th, 1982, Mary was united in marriage to Bennie A.
Anonymous
Dear Ben,
We want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Extending our deepest sympathy in your loss. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your wife.
Marc & Annick Van Acker
Kevin & Ken
Gent – Belgium, MI
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Mary at Christian Park and being a small part of her life. I will miss seeing her when I visit. May God bless all of her family members.
Dorothy Kollmann
Rapid River, MI
Dear Uncle Ben,
I send my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of you wife, my aunt Mary. Being a widow myself, I understand the pain and grief you are feeling. I love you and will keep you in my prayers.
Your Neice,
Jane R. Lippens Hurst
Kerrville, TX
Bennie, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mary. What a lovely lady . Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jim & Jan Sczytko
Detroit, MI
Dear Sharon, Vicki and Families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers…so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
Ann Marie Jasso
GLADSTONE, MI