LONG, Marion

Peacefully at the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan with her husband by her side on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Harold Long and the late Charles (Bud) Pritchard. Loving mother of Patrick Pritchard (Deb), Susan Pritchard, George Pritchard (Natalie), Elizabeth Offen, Robert Pritchard, Paul Pritchard and the late David Pritchard. Step-mother of Randal Long, Alan Long (Joann), Gary Long (Joan), Kevin Long (Bonnie), Ruth Berkin-Johnson, Deborah Michaud (Bill) and Gregory Long (Tammy). Daughter of the late Cecil and Jean Hilderley. Dear sister of Patricia Malleau (late Pete), Dawn Woods (Doug) and predeceased by Eleanor Spizawka, Carol McLean (late Gen), Daniel Hilderley, Glenna Rutledge (late Orville) and Robert Hilderley (Vikki). Marion will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11 am. Mr. Guy Stoppard officiating. Interment Maple Ridge Cemetery, Thessalon. Memorial contributions to the Great Lakes Christian College or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to Leona Devin for all the caring and support during our extremely difficult time in Petoskey.

Members of the Eastern Star are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:45 for a memorial service for the late Marion Long.