Mary Louise Burbank

Mary L. Burbank, 73 of Battle Creek died with her family at her side, at the home of her daughter in Bellevue on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.

Mary was born December 14, 1940, in Battle Creek to Seigal and Maryette (Keeler) Rench. She attended Brownlee Park and Battle Creek Public Schools. Mary was a loving homemaker and was also employed at Mother's Cleaners and the Docsa Home.

Mary was united in marriage to Robert J. Burbank, Sr. on May 14, 1957. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda (Randy) Titus of Bellevue, Lavona (Mathew) Bernheisel of Battle Creek; two sons, Daniel Burbank and Robert "Jim" (Wanda) Burbank, Jr. both of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Tim (Deb) Rench of Tekonsha, Terry (Marcia) Rench and Seigal (Marylou) Rench both of Battle Creek. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on May 30, 1997; daughter, Mary Ann Titus; son, Kenneth Nile Burbank; two brothers, Harold Rench, Harry Creller; four sisters, Della Roote, Delia Moore, Sally Way, Dixie Krem; and by her sister-in-law and best friend, Judy Creller.

Mary enjoyed sewing, going to garage sales and especially shopping at the grocery store. She loved her horses and she spoiled and fed all the animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends will be received 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be officiated by her cousin, Rev. Dennis K. Siddall of North Avenue Church of God 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive Suite 120, Portage, MI 49024. Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.