Maxine Harmeling

HARMELING, Maxine - Age 87, died Sunday, October 5, 2003 at the Masonic Home in Alma.  She was born January 29, 1916 in Belding, MI, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Ryder) Marcotte.  She had been a Flint area resident for many years.  On March 28, 1975 she and James Harmeling were married and he preceded her in death April 17, 1983.  She had been employed at JC Penny and retired form Montgomery Ward as a Stock Clerk in 1975.  She enjoyed growing and attending to her roses and was an excellent apple pie baker, enjoyed by many.  She was a life member and past worthy matron of the Mt. Morris Chapter #474 Order of the Eastern Star.  She was loving and devoted Mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Surviving: a son, Duane Dunham and wife Joanne of Swartz Creek; a daughter, Gloria Duvernois of  Davison; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Louise Lane of Flushing; several nieces, nephews; many friends along with special friend, Margie Knoodle; 'Sammy Too'.  She was preceded in death by 6 sisters; 3 brothers; 2 grandchildren, Kim Dunham, and James Duvernois.  Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at the Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, Rev. Grant Wessel will officiate.  Burial will follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery.  Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-9 PM tonight.  A Memorial Service under the auspices of the Mt. Morris Chapter #474 Order of Eastern Star will be 7 PM Tonight at the funeral home.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association or Kidney Foundation.