Mary Weir’s life began March 8th, 1933, in St. Joseph Michigan. Mary was a proud lifelong resident of Southwest Michigan. She graduated Watervliet High School in 1950. After high school Mary went on to become a dedicated employee at Jewel Foods and also worked 20 years at Voice of Music (VM). Mary continued on to work for Heath Company before finally retiring from Whirlpool. Mary was fiercely independent and hard working.
Mary loved music. She sang in the choir, played the trombone and piano. Mary shared her love of music with her family and friends, even encouraging and hosting her sons band practices in her basement. To Mary, her family was everything. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her 5 children. Nana adored her 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and was excited for the soon arrival of her 2 great-great grandkids.
Mary is survived by four children and her son in law: Gregory (Paula) Weir, John Weir, Michael Weir, David (Anna) Weir, and Mike Rogers. She is also survived by her beloved brother Roman Zehner, and several nieces and nephews.
Mary passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday September 28th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was proceeded in death by her daughter Jennifer (Weir) Rogers, parents Roman Zehner, Francis (daddy) and Margaret (Jarvis) Bass, a sister Margaret Sexton, brothers Gerald Zehner and Ken Base.
Friends may visit with Mary’s family Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Visitation will be held at Hutchins Funeral home in Watervliet. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Monday, October 3rd, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Michigan. Burial will follow in Lakeshore Cemetery in Hagar Township. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Mary’s family. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your own choosing.
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