Marcile Cunningham

Marcile Cunningham

February 23, 1938 - July 22, 2023

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Cunningham, Marcile E., age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 22, 2023, at Toni & Trish House, Auburn, MI. Marcile was born February 23, 1938 in Mio, Michigan, the daughter of Gleason and Mildred (Speck) Smith. She graduated from Mio High School in 1955 and, beginning in 1959, received undergraduate, graduate, and specialist degrees from Central Michigan University. Marcile was united in marriage to Edmund Cunningham, Jr. on June 24, 1961 in Warren, MI.

Marcile is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Edmund, daughter Elizabeth (Jon) Herman of Los Gatos, CA, son Ed (Laura) Cunningham of Auburn, MI, and brothers Jerry (Mary) Smith of St. Augustine, FL, and David (Kathy) Smith of South Lyon, MI. She is also survived by granddaughters Rachel Herman of Munich, Germany and Naomi Herman of Portland, Oregon.

Marcile's 41-year teaching career began in the Mt. Clemens school system, followed by 39 years teaching primarily jr. high math in the Coleman Community Schools. After “retirement” she taught math at Mid-Michigan Community College for several years.

Marcile had a passion for making music. She was a member of the American Guild of Organists and shared her talents with many churches over the years. These included St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Coleman, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sanford, State Street United Methodist Church in Saginaw, and Community Christian Reformed Church in Saginaw. She played clarinet and bass clarinet in several area bands, including 47 years with the Saginaw Eddy Band. Marcile will always be remembered for sharing her musical talents with everyone she knew. Throughout her life Marcile was also an accomplished seamstress. In retirement she became a quilter who gifted many beautiful creations to family and friends.

FUNERAL: Funeral Mass for Marcile will take place Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from St. John Vianney Church, 6400 McCarty Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603. Fr. Richard Jozwiak to officiate. Private interment to take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to gather Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 with a Vigil for the Deceased taking place at 7:00 p.m. Visitation to continue Thursday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider making a memorial contribution to Saginaw Eddy Band, the American Diabetes Association, or Toni and Trish (Hospice) House.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cunningham family. Please share your thoughts and memories with Marcile's family at the funeral home, church or by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Marcile Cunningham
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Sue and Dave Gessford
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What a tough lady! She played in Blast From the Past, a Midland big band, for years, everything from sax to clarinet to keyboards. Even when she was first diagnosed with cancer, she kept on playing and smiling. That was 20 years ago. She and Ed were mainstays in Midland Concert Band and the Community Orchestra as well. She was a heckuva bass clarinetist, even with her oxygen tank! Rest in peace, Marcile. You will be remembered with love.
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Offering our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May your sister rest in peace.
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Christine Newman Erkkila
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Condolences to Ed and family on Marcile's death. Marcile was a blessing to St Paul all the years she served as organist. Ed and Marcile became family friends over the years and we enjoyed listening to their music when they performed in the area.
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Tom Mascola planted a tree in memory of Marcile Cunningham
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Words cannot express the sadness I feel over the loss of Marcile. Marcile was a truly wonderful person.
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Tom Mascola
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Words cannot express the sadness I feel over the loss of Marcile. Marcile was a truly wonderful person.

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