Mary Eleanor Darling

1928 - 2012  (83 years)

• Name	Mary Eleanor Darling  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	23 Jun 1928	Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan   [2]
  Gender	Female
  Death	16 Apr 2012	Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Burial	Novesta Township Cemetery, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Notes	As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Mary Darling graduated from the Marlette Hospital in June. Obituary Mary E. Geister Deford Mary E. Geister, age 83, of Deford passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at Tendercare in Cass City. She was born June 23, 1928 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Owen & Martha (Mark) Darling. She married Carl D. Geister February 2, 1946 in Detroit. She attended the Mizpah church, Cass City. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, helping her husband farm and most of all, spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband Carl of sixty-six years; two daughters, Linda (Delbert) Woodward of Deford, Marsha (Ted) Roberson of Kingston; four brothers, James (Violet) Darling of Bad Axe, Robert (Norretta) Darling of Marlette, Fred (Patricia) Darling of Marlette, Jerry (Sue) Darling of Grayling; one sister, Norma (Clark) Cryderman of Waterford; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen & Martha Darling; one daughter, Barbara Geister and two brothers, Mark & Don Darling. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Pastor Dale Bullock who officiated. Burial followed the service at the Novesta Cemetery. Donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com http://sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com/news/2012-04-25/Obituaries/MARY_E_GEISTER_DEFORD.html
  Person ID	I4204	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Owen W. Darling,   b. 15 Dec 1890, Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan d. 16 Feb 1969, Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Martha Alice Mark,   b. 16 Nov 1893, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 16 Jan 1983, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan (Age 89 years)
  Marriage	19 Apr 1916	Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1, 4]
  	The 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast showed that Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling of Brown City observed their 25th anniversary Apr. 19, 1941. The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that they were honored at a reception at the home of their son Jim in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Their eight children and families planned the celebration.
  Family ID	F2336	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Barbara Jean Geister,   b. 3 Oct 1947, Michigan d. 15 Jan 2007, Michigan (Age 59 years)   3. Living
  Family ID	F2328	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 May 2013

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 23 Jun 1928 - Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Death - 16 Apr 2012 - Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan Burial - - Novesta Township Cemetery, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  Schwegler, Marjorie ca 1929, holding Mary Darling Marjorie Schwegler with her baby cousin, Mary Darling

  
  

• Sources

  [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.). [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, January 31, 1996 (Reliability: 3). [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, January 27, 1983 (Reliability: 3).