Marie A. Glassnor
Marie Annette Glassnor, a lady who lived her life by the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you’d have done unto you,” died peacefully at the age of 81 on April 9, 2021. Born in Buckley, Mich. on June 20, 1939 to Virgil and Pearl (Sadler) Kaufman, Marie graduated from St. Mary’s Cathedral High, and then in 1958 married Charles Glassnor Jr. A very family-oriented person, Marie loved sharing memories of her childhood, going camping with her mom and dad, and of her time living in and around Traverse City. She also had many fond memories of having her children and raising them, and was proud of the fact that she had the stamina to raise teenagers without having a nervous breakdown. Marie could often be heard singing her favorite songs at the karaoke bar with her group of friends, Jean, Ken, Barb, Joan, Jo and Sheila. Marie enjoyed, and was talented with drawing and painting.
“I cared, I loved, I hurt, I held on,” was a sentiment that Marie wanted to share with others about herself. She was extremely proud of her children, and adored her grandchildren and time spent with them. A compassionate person, Marie truly had a giving heart. She served on the Special Education Committee in Eaton County as it was started, she received the Minute Man Award from Eaton County, was a truly active member the of Rough Riders Mower Racing Club where she devoted her time and effort for six years. Over the years she worked in many different capacities, nurse’s aide in Barry County, housekeeping supervisor at Red Roof Inn, circulation manager for the Flashes and Grand Ledge Shopper Guide, newspaper oral history at the Sunfield Sentinel, newspaper delivery for the Lansing State Journal, and bus driver for Grand Ledge Schools for 15 years.
Marie is survived by her children, Faye (Ken) Mustunis, David (Shannon McKinney) Glassnor, Gary (Kelly) Glassnor, and Angela (Todd Jackson) Cooper; grandchildren, David Glassnor Jr., Beth Glassnor, Kristin Kennedy, Joshua Glassnor, Randy Glassnor, Andrew Mustunis, Tyler Glassnor, and Chelsea Glassnor; eight great-grandchildren; special friends, Jean Morris and Ken Parker. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Glassnor Jr.: son, Frank Glassnor; special friend, Montie Morris.
Friends are encouraged to support Marie’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. Visitation is April 17, 2021 from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral services are on April 17 at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Paul Temple officiating, with Interment to follow at Danby Cemetery. Mask, group capacity, and distancing guidelines will be practiced. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to prayfuneral.com, click on Marie’s tribute, then click on photos and videos from your computer (or media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of your choice in her memory. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.