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Mary Etta Whaley, age 81, lifelong resident of Millersburg, died Sunday July 4, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City, Michigan.
She was born August 18, 1928 in Onaway, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert and Pearl (Whittaker) Stock. On November 5, 1947 Mary Etta and Homer Whaley were married in Onaway.
Mary Etta was a homemaker and farmer. She also worked outside the home for Circuit Control and High-Q until 1990 when she retired. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening, sewing and horseback riding. She was an animal lover. Mary Etta also enjoyed being a 4-H leader for many years.
Surviving Mary Etta are her 4 daughters; Lois (Donald) Crooks of Millersburg, Mary (Gary) Sias of Cheboygan, Betty (Larry) LaFave of Onaway and Missouri and Susan (Victor) Garms of Ocqueoc; son, Elmer (Sandy) Whaley of Rogers City; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She also is survived by brothers Herbert Stock, Jr. of Millersburg and Sam Stock of New Mexico, as well as, sisters, Lois (Bruce) Price of Onaway and Minnie (Jim) Wilkinson of Onaway.
Preceding Mary Etta in death are her husband, Homer, in December of 1998; sisters Louise McGrath, Betty Stock, and Ruth Ellenberger; brother Bill Stock; parents Herbert and Pearl Stock; and step-mother Minie Stock. |
