Marie J. Callahan, age 93, of 8402 Hwy U.S. 2; Rapid River (Masonville Twp.) died Sunday August 5th, 2007 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba where she was a patient since March.
Marie was born January 3rd, 1914 in Perkins, the daughter of Paul and Julia (Jamar) Casimir. On July 16th, 1938, she married Raymond Callahan. Marie Callahan was a graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette and was a long-time area elementary teacher, retiring from the Escanaba Public Schools.
After her retirement, she went on to serve as the Masonville Township Treasurer for eight years. Marie also served on the Rapid River Board of Education and the Omni Center Board and she was a very active member of St. Charles Borremeo Parish in Rapid River.
Marie enjoyed traveling, cooking, reading, golf, and flower gardening and will be remembered for her great sense of humor.
Marie Callahan’s survivors include;
Her husband of almost 70 years “Ray Callahan
3 Sons- Dennis (Diane) Callahan of Grosse Pointe , MI
Timothy (Kathleen) Callahan of Rapid River
Michael Penny) Callahan of Rapid River
2 Daughters- Marie (Pat) Mullin of South Lyon, MI
Susan (Perry) Buffington of Milford, Ohio
1 Sister-Anne Robbins of Mason, MI
15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by brothers; Emil, Raymond, Edwin, Constant, Paul, and Joe Casimir and by sisters; Julie Kazol, Leone Healy, and Frances Williams.
The family of Marie J. Callahan will receive friends on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Charles Church in Rapid River. Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Wednesday at church at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Emmitt Norden officiating. Immediately following her Funeral Mass, burial will take place at Rapid River Cemetery. Luncheon will subsequently follow cemetery services at the St. Charles Church Parish Hall. The Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Callahan family.
The family respectfully requests memorials in Marie Callahan’s behalf be directed to the “Delta County Cancer Alliance” and envelopes are available at the funeral home or at the church during visitation.
