PAUKEN, MARY
Of Jackson passed away Sunday January 3, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer age 74 years. Survived by her husband of 56 years Fritz. Daughters: Deborah (Mark) Cimock of Glenn, Michigan, Marcia (Calvin) Taylor of Spring Arbor, Karen (John) Berlin of St. Joseph and Susan (Kevin) Yinger of Michigan Center. Grandchildren; Dylan Cimock, Karrisa (Nate) Naylor, Audrey Taylor, Calvin Taylor, Jonas (Kristin) Berlin, Elliott and Lucas Berlin, Tyler and Spencer Yinger. Numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong best friend Joyce Jenkins. Preceded in death by her parents, grandson Eric Pauken-Taylor and siblings; Alice, Dorothy, Eloise, Florence and Everett. Mary enjoyed gardening, shopping and visiting with friends. She was a awesome baker, an avid supporter of her grandchildren and loved her dog "Otis" immensely. Mrs. Pauken is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010 1:00 PM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 1:30 PM. Interment St. John's Cemetery. The Rev. James Shaver officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the Cascades Humane Society or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 5 from 5 to 8 PM. Rosary Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
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