DUESENBERG, Marie M. (1910-2006)

DUESENBERG, HIX

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/10/2016 at 20:38:42

Marie Duesenberg, 1910-2006

February 8, 2006

Former Garner resident, Marie M. Duesenberg, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on Friday, February 3, 2006. She was 95.

Private services and burial will be held in the Concord Cemetery in Garner at a later date.

There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society-Calhoun Area or the charity of your choice. The Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel of Kalamazoo, is in charge of the arrangements.

Marie was born on December 24, 1910 in Garner. She was the daughter of Henry and Eva (Hix) Duesenberg. She was a graduate of the Garner High School, attended Morningside College for two years, and taught in Iowa schools for 13 years. She received a B.A. Degree from the University of Colorado, and a Library Science Degree from the University of Illinois.

She was employed with the Battle Creek Willard Library in 1946 as head of the Circulation Department, and retired in 1976 as Assistant Director. She was a charter member of the Battle Creek Travel Club and was active on the Board of the Humane Society-Calhoun Area for 19 years. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Battle Creek Altrusa Club.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

©The Garner Leader & Signal 2006