Marilyn Cresswell

Marilyn Madge Cresswell age 87 of Charlevoix, MI formerly of Rochester Hills, MI, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 in Placida, Florida.

Graveside Services will be held at Wildwood Cemetery Chesaning, MI on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:30 AM. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Bonny Mill Inn in Chesaning, MI.

Marilyn was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 7, 1919 the daughter of Edward and Lesla ( Bailey ) Miller. She resided most of her life in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She graduated from Chesaning High School with the class of 1937, and Central Michigan Teaching College with a bachelor's degree in education. . Marilyn married Hugh "Pat" Elmer Cresswell in Petoskey, Michigan in 1943. She retired in 1987 from Rochester School District, completing her career of 40 years of teaching elementary education. Marilyn was a fun loving, very gracious, elegant lady who had a wonderful sense of humor a generous spirit, and always had apositive and optimistic outlook on life. Her strength was insurmountable. She and her husband Pat enjoyed spending their winters in Placida, Florida. She loved her career in teaching, and was very devoted to the children she taught.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, whom she loved dearly: Hugh "Pat" Cresswell of Placida, FL, 1 son James T. & Candace Cresswell of Harrison Township, MI, 1 daughter: Mary Jane & David "Jack" Brillman of Pittsburgh, PA, 3 granchildren whom she loved with all her heart; Jon Cresswell, Alex Brillman, & Laura Brillman. She is predeceased by her parents, and 2 brothers Bob Miller and Edson Miller.

Memorials may be made to Cara Cresswell Memorial Scholarship Fund at Alma College. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.

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