Marie A. Dean, 85, of Grayling, formerly of Kalkaska's life journey ended Oct 11, 2010. Her life journey began on Jan 29, 1925, to the late Marko and Suzanne Samardich in Coello, IL. She was a wife to the late Herbert Dean and a mom to her children, Susan (Don) Austin of Bellaire, Linda Worth of Kalkaska and Larry (Debbie) of Incline Village, NV, who all survive her.
Marie's garden in her life was her family. She was a wonderful "Gram" to Anne (Tom) Ziel of Pigeon, Eileen (Corey) Bailey of St. Louis, Lynne (Brad) Hawes of Haslett, Christie (Brian) Sydow of Kalkaska, April, Scott, Katie, and Larry Olsen of Incline Village, NV.
She was a fun, loving "Mimi" to her great grandchildren, Bill (Krista) Comai of Fernandia Beach, Florida, Alyssa Comai of Cass City, Sage Ziesmer of Kalkaska, Nole, Dean, and Chelsea Bailey and Gabriel, Zach, Ashley, and Josiah Hawes.
She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Willets; brother, Donald (Anita) Samardich; sisters in law, Marieanne Samardich and Joanne Samardish and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister Delores Chelovich, and brothers, John, Charles, Mark, and Tony and a granddaughter Sue. Visitation will be held on Wed, Oct 13 between 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Funeral Service at 11 am on Thu, Oct 14, at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, MI with Minister Brad Hawes.
Interment will be at Lodi Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
