Marie B. Greenlund, age 87, of Iron River, MI, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 in Green Bay, WI. Marie was born on December 18, 1927 in Amasa, MI, the daughter of the late Sidney and Esther (Fenstrom) Stebbins. After graduating from Amasa schools she attended beauty school. Marie married Melvin Greenlund on September 20, 1947 in Iron River and they made their happy home in Stambaugh where Marie also had a Beauty Shop until she retired. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Iron River. Marie and Mel raised their son Brian with love and devotion. As a family they enjoyed Brian’s involvement in basketball, attending every game through college, also travels through the woods in the Jeep and camping on Lake Superior where they all became experts in ‘Agate Picking’. Marie will be remembered for her innate sweetness, never having a bad word to say about others. She was a great Mom, always cooking good meals and making her special pies. She became great at hitting a softball to Brian and his friend Ricky in the back yard. Her love for family expanded when Brian married Ellen, who she treated like a dear daughter. Never was there a better mother-in-law than Marie. When grandchildren, Derek and Danielle, were added to the family her world was complete. Even in her last year, when her memory faltered, Marie still brightened up when they entered the room. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Dean Stuart, her parents, brother Keith Stebbins, and devoted husband Mel. Survived by her son Brian (Ellen) Greenlund of Pulaski, WI; grandchildren Derek and Danielle; nieces, nephews and extended family. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful people who cared for Marie the last few years including those at Iron River Care Center, Manor Care West, Unity Hospice and especially the devoted staff at Wyndmere Estates, Green Bay. Marie was a ‘favorite’ of many because of her gentle, grateful nature. Special mention must be made for the extra special care provided by Emily, Jayme, Andra and Diane at Wyndmere. Visitation will be open to the public on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from noon to 1:00p.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A short service will follow at 1:00p.m. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River, in the Spring.
To order
memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marie B. Greenlund, please visit our
flower store.