of Chelsea, MI, age 82, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 in her home. She was born May 29, 1929 in Three Oaks, Michigan, the daughter of Bert L. & Millie Mae (Rodgers) Stanage.

Marjorie graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1947. She worked at South School cafeteria for 22 years.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Rogers Corners, and was active with Women of Zion. Marjorie enjoyed crochet, cooking, and baking.     
On Dec. 27, 1948, she married George Prinzing in Three Oaks, Michigan.  They were the third generation married on this date. George preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2003. Survivors include her children, Paul (Marjo) Prinzing of N. Muskegon, Laurel (Douglas) McDonald of Grass Lake, Eric (Linda) Prinzing of Grass Lake, Marcia Schoening of Chelsea, Susan Prinzing of Laingsburg, Glenn (Caron) Prinzing of Hartland; 10 grandchildren, Adam McDonald, Martha Hammond, & Scott McDonald, Erica Rettig, Lela Prinzing, Annissa Brady,Teya Smashey, Alec, Madison, and Grant Prinzing; two great-grandsons, Tyler Schoening and Austin Smashey; two sisters, Eleanor Desmond, and Shirley Ripley.  She was preceded in death by brothers-in-law John Desmond and Wendell Ripley.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 23, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Rev. Doris Sparks officiating.  Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.  The family received friends Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 3050 S. Fletcher Road, Chelsea, MI 48118.

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