Marie Dinstbier

Marie Ann Dinstbier age 79 of St. Johns, Michigan died Friday, May 18, 2007 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Thomas Bradley will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2007 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.

Marie was born in Ashley, Michigan on March 26, 1928 the daughter of Frank and Mary ( Pelc ) Stehlik. She resided most of her life in the St. Johns area. She graduated from Alma High School and then she attended Acme Business School for 2 years. Marie married Edward Dinstbier on July 24, 1965 in East Lansing, Michigan. She had formerly worked at MSU in the Animal Husbandry Department. She loved quilting, crocheting, family dinners, and her garden.

She is survived by her husband Edward Dinstbier of St. Johns, MI, 1 son Steve & Amy Dinstbier of Grand Ledge, MI, 4 step-children; Paul & Jan Dinstbier of O'Fallon, IL, Sandra & Jerry Weismiller of Laingsburg, MI, Elaine & Rod Stocking of Perry, MI, Lissa & Steve Rutledge of Laingsburg, MI, 9 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren, 4 sisters; Mildred Stehlik of Alma, MI, Betty & Ron Hagaman of East Lansing, MI, Alice Stehlik of Lansing, MI, Joan & David Nothstine of Westland, MI, 2 brothers; George & Sherril Stehlik of Bolder, CO, Robert & Loretta Stehlik of NewPort Beach, CA, and many nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her parents.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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