Maryln M Rees, passed away Sep 3, 2014, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Maryln was born May 4, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Love) Stampfler. Maryln was a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School class of 1952. She worked at Thornapple Manor for eight years, and was a nurse’s assistant at Pennock Hospital for twenty two years. Maryln was a volunteer and a board member of the Dowling Library Board for many years. She enjoyed lighthouses, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Traveling and camping in her motorhome were special times for Maryln. On Jul 11, 1952, at the family home, she married Hayden Rees, and he preceded her in death in 1993.
Maryln is survived by her loving companion, Meryl Preston, her children: Linda (Dennis) Dingerson, Gregory Rees, and Kendall J (Joanne) Rees, brothers, Richard (Sandra) Stampfler, Philip Stampfler, Michael (LuAnne) Stampfler, and Rodney Stampfler, a sister, Jean Pierce, a sister in law, Geraldine Stampfler, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Maryln was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thaddeus. Her family will receive friends, Mon, Sep 8, 2014 10 to 11 am at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, with a memorial service at 11 am, Mr. Bill Storm, officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Dowling Library will be appreciated.
The family would like to thank Barry Community Hospice for their excellent care of Maryln.