Marquette––Marion Kathryn Bashaw, formerly of 228 W. Crescent Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Tuesday afternoon, August 7, 2007, at Marquette General Hospital.
Born in Marquette, a daughter of Louis and Kathryn (Kenney) Bashaw, she was raised in Marquette and was a lifelong Marquette area resident. Marion held a number of positions during her lifetime, from serving as a secretary to Dr. Swinton during World War II, later for the First National Bank and Trust Company as an elevator operator in the main office building, a position with Getz’s Department Store as a salesclerk, and then with the former Our Own Bakery in the packaging operation of the bakery. A member of St. Peter Cathedral and altar society, Marion also performed a variety of volunteer services for the Marquette Senior Citizen’s Center. A caring person, she provided rides for senior citizens and took a great interest in being of whatever service she could be to others. Throughout her life, Marion was a lover of music, herself having played the violin during her school years.
Marion is survived by several cousins and friends, among them lifelong friend, Lottie I. Voce of Marquette.
Friends may call at the Bishop’s Room at St. Peter Cathedral on Thursday, August 9, beginning at 10:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Thursday morning in the cathedral with Rev. Frank Ricca as celebrant. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Unger, James DeMarinis, Al Tousignant, Blaine Betts, and David Hudson.