Marian E. WHEELER - Wall Lake-Delton, MI, age 87, passed away Sunday, October 5, 1997. She was born February 8, 1910 in Hastings, the daughter of Willard and Mary (FREEMAN) ICKES. Marian graduated from Hastings High School and the former Argubright Business College. She had been employed as a private secretary by both Galloup Pipe & Supply, and the Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. She was married to Wayne B. WHEELER on January 14, 1933, and they resided in Battle Creek until 1958, when they moved to Wall Lake-Delton. Marian was a wonderful homemaker, and took pleasure in "keeping house," and creating pleasant surroundings in each room. She was active in PTA work in Battle Creek while her daughters were in elementary school. After Wayne's retirement in 1973, they spent the majority of their time in Lake Placid, FL, returning to Wall Lake during summers. After Wayne's death in 1987, Marian moved back to Michigan, and had resided at 5007 First Street, Wall Lake since 1989. Marian was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, and had enjoyed attending its Wednesday morning Bible study group for many years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine PECK; and a brother, Charles ICKES. Surviving are 2 daughters, Ann and Richard ROOT of Delton, and Janet FARNSWORTH of Lakeside, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Ric and Tonya ROOT of Encinitas, CA, Laura and Jim DIMOCK of Delton, Clare and Ian WEERSTRA of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Amy and Doug NEUJAHR of Vicksburg, MI; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 nephew and 2 nieces. Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Rev. William A. Hertel officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 1997 Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection