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Mary L. Shanks

August 16, 1924 - February 1, 2014

Mary L. Shanks, age 89, of Carsonville, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, in Carol’s Adult Foster Care Home, Port Sanilac. She was born August 16, 1924 In Deckerville, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Jessie (Tarzwell) Kirkpatrick. She married David Shanks on January 8, 1944 in Deckerville. He preceded her in death in March 1988. Mary was a noted pie maker. She enjoyed her family along with quilting and watching the Detroit Tigers. She was a member of the Forester United Methodist Church, and the Forester United Methodist Women’s Group. She is survived by two sons, Larry (Joyce) Shanks and Jay (Belda) Shanks all of Carsonville, three daughters, Joyce (Ken) Spielvogel of OH., Shari (Quinn) Jones of Carsonville, and Jean (Kevin) Simmons of Ft. Gratiot, sixteen grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren, one brother Maurice Kirkpatrick of China Township, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son James and one grandson Jason Spielvogel. Funeral service will be held Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Noon in the Forester United Methodist Church. Rev. Ellen Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Forester Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00-8:00 PM., Monday in the Apsey Funeral Home, and from 10:00-Noon at church on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Forester United Methodist Women's Group. Condolences may be sent on line to apseyfuneralhome.net

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Mary L. Shanks, age 89, of Carsonville, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, in Carol’s Adult Foster Care Home, Port Sanilac. She was born August 16, 1924 In Deckerville, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Jessie (Tarzwell) Kirkpatrick. She... View Obituary & Service Information

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