Marguerite was born in Saint Johns, Michigan to Harry and Rose Mary (Henning) Ballinger on November 12, 1928. She graduated with honors from Rodney Wilson High School, June 5th, 1946.
After a lengthy courtship she married Earnest A. Botke of Bath, MI. on April 28, 1950, St. Joseph Church, St. Johns, MI. They moved to DeWitt and together raised four children up until Ernie’s untimely death on January 31, 1969. Children included Carol Ann Botke, Michael (Connie) Botke of DeWitt, Patrick (Cathy) Botke of Lake Isabella, MI., and Martha Lyn (Marc) Goldfarb of Durango Colorado. Marguerite’s greatest joy were and will always be her children; her family includes 7 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 5 great greatgrandchildren. Surviving her is her brother John (Donna) Ballinger, Saint Johns, MI.
Marguerite worked for the State of Michigan, Licensing and Regulation for 35 years retiring in 1983. Leadership gave her high praise, referring to her as, “a true asset…efficient, friendly…extremely helpful…will be missed greatly.” Marguerite performed a variety of volunteer work in the St. Jude Catholic Community of DeWitt, Ingham Medical Greenlawn Hospital, and lengthy service with Hospice of Sparrow in Lansing. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Most important to Marguerite was her family, particularly family holiday gatherings while in her home in DeWitt. She hosted many big family dinners, looked forward to annual summer camping trips and visits to the Hagaman Road Deer Camp. Hosting Christmas Celebrations always ended with a family “bear hug” in the living room. She also enjoyed infamous euchre card games with her sisters. She would not want to have us forget her great love of Spartan Basketball, Go Green! Marguerite’s favorite prayer to one an all, “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray For Us All.” The family encourages friends and family to visit Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home of DeWitt website and post your memories and condolences. To keep friends and family safe during the difficult Covid-19 Pandemic, no public funeral services will be held at this time. (A future memorial gathering is a work in progress.) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Sparrow Hospice of Lansing.
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