Rayma J. Weiger, 87, of Midland, the best grandma in the world, died on Thursday morning, Dec. 23, 2010.
The daughter of the late Raymond and Janet E. (Nowland) Dorrance was born in Mackinaw City on Sept. 29, 1923, where she was raised and educated. She had been employed with Dr. O'Hora as a receptionist until retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service. Rayma was a member of First United Methodist Church, enjoyed baking, bowling, gardening. She was an avid reader, loved animals and being with her grandchildren.
Rayma leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Frank Weiger, whom she married on March 11, 1944 in Mackinaw City; daughter, Connie Ley of Midland; grandchildren, Nicholas, and Heather Ley both of Midland; brothers-in-law, Jerry Weiger of South Carolina, and Bob Weiger of Midland; sister-in-law, Betty Pickering of Midland; special niece, Shirley Brown; nieces and nephews, Jean (Gary) Keiser, Ervin (Melody) Barrett, Janet Grawey, Tom Dorrance, and Brent (JoJo) Cosens; best friend, Howard (Linda) Countryman; and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rayma was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Dorrance; and sisters, Joan Cosens, and Launa Barrett.
Funeral and committal services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4-7 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Midland Humane Society. Personal messages of support may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
Published in Midland Daily News from December 24 to December 26, 2010
The daughter of the late Raymond and Janet E. (Nowland) Dorrance was born in Mackinaw City on Sept. 29, 1923, where she was raised and educated. She had been employed with Dr. O'Hora as a receptionist until retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service. Rayma was a member of First United Methodist Church, enjoyed baking, bowling, gardening. She was an avid reader, loved animals and being with her grandchildren.
Rayma leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Frank Weiger, whom she married on March 11, 1944 in Mackinaw City; daughter, Connie Ley of Midland; grandchildren, Nicholas, and Heather Ley both of Midland; brothers-in-law, Jerry Weiger of South Carolina, and Bob Weiger of Midland; sister-in-law, Betty Pickering of Midland; special niece, Shirley Brown; nieces and nephews, Jean (Gary) Keiser, Ervin (Melody) Barrett, Janet Grawey, Tom Dorrance, and Brent (JoJo) Cosens; best friend, Howard (Linda) Countryman; and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rayma was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Dorrance; and sisters, Joan Cosens, and Launa Barrett.
Funeral and committal services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4-7 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Midland Humane Society. Personal messages of support may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
Published in Midland Daily News from December 24 to December 26, 2010
Rayma J. Weiger, 87, of Midland, the best grandma in the world, died on Thursday morning, Dec. 23, 2010.
The daughter of the late Raymond and Janet E. (Nowland) Dorrance was born in Mackinaw City on Sept. 29, 1923, where she was raised and educated. She had been employed with Dr. O'Hora as a receptionist until retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service. Rayma was a member of First United Methodist Church, enjoyed baking, bowling, gardening. She was an avid reader, loved animals and being with her grandchildren.
Rayma leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Frank Weiger, whom she married on March 11, 1944 in Mackinaw City; daughter, Connie Ley of Midland; grandchildren, Nicholas, and Heather Ley both of Midland; brothers-in-law, Jerry Weiger of South Carolina, and Bob Weiger of Midland; sister-in-law, Betty Pickering of Midland; special niece, Shirley Brown; nieces and nephews, Jean (Gary) Keiser, Ervin (Melody) Barrett, Janet Grawey, Tom Dorrance, and Brent (JoJo) Cosens; best friend, Howard (Linda) Countryman; and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rayma was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Dorrance; and sisters, Joan Cosens, and Launa Barrett.
Funeral and committal services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4-7 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Midland Humane Society. Personal messages of support may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
Published in Midland Daily News from December 24 to December 26, 2010
The daughter of the late Raymond and Janet E. (Nowland) Dorrance was born in Mackinaw City on Sept. 29, 1923, where she was raised and educated. She had been employed with Dr. O'Hora as a receptionist until retiring in 1989 after 35 years of service. Rayma was a member of First United Methodist Church, enjoyed baking, bowling, gardening. She was an avid reader, loved animals and being with her grandchildren.
Rayma leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Frank Weiger, whom she married on March 11, 1944 in Mackinaw City; daughter, Connie Ley of Midland; grandchildren, Nicholas, and Heather Ley both of Midland; brothers-in-law, Jerry Weiger of South Carolina, and Bob Weiger of Midland; sister-in-law, Betty Pickering of Midland; special niece, Shirley Brown; nieces and nephews, Jean (Gary) Keiser, Ervin (Melody) Barrett, Janet Grawey, Tom Dorrance, and Brent (JoJo) Cosens; best friend, Howard (Linda) Countryman; and many great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Rayma was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Dorrance; and sisters, Joan Cosens, and Launa Barrett.
Funeral and committal services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4-7 p.m., and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Midland Humane Society. Personal messages of support may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
Published in Midland Daily News from December 24 to December 26, 2010
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