Marjorie Ann Steffek

Marjorie Ann Steffek, 85, of Quanicassee, our loving, selfless, strong and most caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was born into eternal life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region, with her family by her side. Marge was born in Flint on April 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Darrell and Betty (Tressic) Obertein. Marge graduated from Fairgrove High School. On September 12, 1953, Marge married the love of her life, Edward Steffek. Through their many years together they shared four children, many polka dances, and countless memories. Marge opened a cake decorating business that she owned and operated for several years and later, sold real estate for 20 years. She was a dedicated parishioner of St. Norbert Church and continued on with St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. Marge loved tending her garden and was known for her creativity – especially in painting, quilting, and stained glass. She enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Hawaii, all along the east coast, cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, and deer hunting in Wyoming. Marge was an excellent cook and baker; no one ever went hungry at her house, always cooking enough for a small army. Time spent at the cottage in Lewiston with her husband was always treasured. Above all, Marge’s family was the light of her life, her strong and selfless ways will live on for generations to come. Marge leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 66 years, Edward; children, Mark (Sue) Steffek of Reese, Michael (Cheryl) Steffek of Tennessee, Timothy Steffek of Texas, and Julie Steffek (Jim Babinski) of Bay City; grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Storm, Staci Steffek (Jason Andrews), Brandon (Nikki) Steffek, Kelly (Paul) Walz, Brent Steffek, Matthew (Carolyn) Steffek, Ashley (Noah) Cruz, Brandi (Josh) Robinson, and Lacey Steffek; great-grandchildren, Hope, Brayden, Zachary, Abbigail, Annabelle, Tyler, Logan, Ryan, Ellie, Alice, Sofia, and Chloe; great-great-grandson, Maverick; siblings, James (Janice) Obertein, Donna (Howard) Ellison, and Barbara (Eugene) Daenzer, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Marge was welcomed home to heaven by her in-laws, Stephen and Alice Steffek; daughter-in-law, Lisa Steffek, and her sister-in-law, Virginia (Raymond) Hensel. Marge’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Marge will be taken to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church) 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 10:00 AM until the time of her 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.