Marion Lucille Glaser, age 76, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began October 4, 1944 in Dowagiac, Michigan the eleventh of twelve children born to James and Iva Ibbotson.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Glaser February 5, 1966 in Niles, Michigan.  After fifty-one years of marriage, he preceded her in death on January 5, 2019.              

Marion cherished her children and grandchildren.  She loved animals and would take them in when she could.  She would play slot machines any chance she got.  She enjoyed doing latch and hook art as well as working on needlepoint.            

Marion will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by one daughter, Tracy (Timothy Halter) Glaser of Vincennes, Indiana; three sons, Jeff (Shawna Karnes) Glaser of Cassopolis, Gerold Glaser of Mishawaka, Indiana, William (Tracy) Glaser of Buchanan; eighteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; chosen daughter, Debbie (Harrison) Banister of Rensselaer, Indiana; one sister, Barb Watson of Louisville, Kentucky; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; ten siblings, Floyd, Bert, Jenny, Betty, Jim, Madge, Harriet, Pearl, Hannah, and Tom.

Family and friends will gather Friday, September 17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a time of sharing memories and telling stories in Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis.  Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.