OBITUARY
Marguerite Irene Botke
November 12, 1928 – December 22, 2020
Marguerite Irene Botke (Ballinger), of DeWitt, Michigan, passed-away peacefully with family at her side, December 22, 2020. 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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Marguerite Irene Botke
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ADD A MEMORYBruce Harte
December 28, 2020
One of my favorite childhood memories is standing around in the living room watching my aunts (Marguerite, Agnes and Elizabeth) and my mom Jean play Euchre. It was a fast paced, spirited contest and you had to pay attention just to keep up, far more fun than watching TV. I also remember the many times going to Aunt Marguerite’s and Uncle Ernie’s for family get togethers, the food, the noise and the fun we cousins had together. Aunt Marguerite was a great Lady, God Bless her time on this Earth and may her memory live on in all those she touched.
Denny Dubendorf
December 28, 2020
To the family, my deepest sympathy to you all! Not too long ago I heard about the passing of Carol.
May the God of all comfort, comfort and sustain you during this time of loss.
She was a great neighbor and mother of my friends.
Love and prayers,
Denny
Dennis and Michele Ballinger
December 27, 2020
We will always remember her dancing every polka with her sister Agnes at every Ballinger wedding, including ours. Dance on in heaven Aunt!
Dennis and Michele
Val Uschuk
December 25, 2020
I celebrate the life of Marguerite and send sympathy to all of her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great, great grandkids. I stayed at her house many times as a young girl and she was always kind and welcoming to me. As an adult, we had a few interesting conversations like when I drove her to go gambling one day. I'm not even sure why I got to take her but I sure am glad I did! Her strength is a beacon to me as a woman and mother. Rarely have I seen anyone with such a clear goal in life, to love and care for her family and she did this with abundance. I am proud to join the list of those who loved her.
Nancy Zalewski
December 25, 2020
Margaritas as such a special lady. Always had a smile and hello whenever or wherever our paths crossed. I knew her for years from waiting on her at the bank (formally Mich National Bank) to sitting by her in church every Sunday. Rest in Peace Marguerite in the arms of the angels under the watchful eye of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jerry Litzinger
December 24, 2020
We were next door neighbors of Mrs Botke for almost 30 years . She was a wonderful person and so considerate. We loved living next to her and her daughter Carole for all those years. Remember her taking care of her garden, mowing grass and talking with her. So sorry for the family's loss.
BARBARA HARTE
December 24, 2020
Mike, Pat, and Martha, I am so sorry I cannot come to your mom's funeral. But please know I am praying for all of you in this most difficult time. I know she is in heaven with Carol and your dad along with my mom, Aunt Aggie and all the other family members. I have so many wonderful memories of family gatherings with all the sisters and their kids. The last Christmas I remember where all the sisters and kids came was at your mom's house. It was near 70* out and we all spent a lot of time that day outside. Your mom was a wonderful lady and a great aunt. Love, Barbara Harte
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Biography
Marguerite Irene Botke (Ballinger), of DeWitt, Michigan, passed-away peacefully with family at her side, December 22, 2020.
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.”