Passed away at home Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at the age of 77. She was born May 20th, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Marvin in 2013, her daughter, Terri in 2009, her brother and sister-in-law Larry and Carol Rooney and her very special great grandson, Carter Buffum. Eileen is survived by one daughter, Marylou, her husband, Scott, their children, Erik (Ashley), Hayley, Kyle and one great grandson, Killian Charles Parker. One sister, Maggie Rooney, a brother, Philip (Ann) Rooney and one sister-in-law, Pauline (Harry) Chown. Also many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Including special grandchildren, Raymond (Tiffany), Dani, Sierra and special great grandchildren, Bodey, Lilyana, Nola, Cody and Amelia. Eileen was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Rick Eberly officiating. The family will receive friends at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home for visitation on Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Followed by a Rosary Service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. John Catholic Cemetery. She enjoyed life and loved most of all being with her family. She is already deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family for final expenses would be appreciated.
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