Mary (Schneider)McLellen

Mary M. (Schneider) McLellen, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend, passed away gracefully Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the age of 52. She was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 6, 1958, the daughter of Raymond and Jacqueline (Laboda) Schneider. Mary married Michael McLellen on October 6, 1979 in St. Johns. Mary was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Kentwood, Michigan and held on to her deep faith throughout her life.

Mary is survived by her husband, daughters, Christin (Bob) Armstrong and Jennifer (Gerard Montigny) McLellen; son, Ian McLellen and grand daughter, Amelia Rose Montigny. Mary is also survived by her sisters, Tina (Mike) Simon, Denine (Dave) Ike, Connie (Gary) Ehlke, Jan (Greg) Havlik and Kathy (Dave) Juntunen; brothers, Ray (Pam) Schneider and Jeff (Julie) Schneider; mother-in-law, Elizabeth McLellen; brother-in-law, Gary (Robin) McLellen and many nieces and nephews. Other than her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Vernon Wayne McLellen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Eoin Murphy officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday and 9-11 a.m. Saturday. There will be a vigil/rosary service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed in the form of contributions to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5005 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244 or the Thornapple-Kellogg Public Schools 3885 Bender Road Middleville, MI 49333. To learn more about Mary and to view her Life Story film visit her webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/55916 . Arrangement provided by the Osgood Funeral Home.