Marjorie A. Gradeless Obituary (1920 - 2020)

Marjorie A. Gradeless, 99, formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Ossian Health & Rehab. She was born November 21, 1920 in South Whitley, IN to the late Alfred and Ethel Hickman. On June 28, 1942, Marjorie married Paul Gradeless in New Haven, IN. They moved to Buchanan, MI in 1955. Marjorie retired as a bus driver for Buchanan Schools after many years. She attended a school bus rodeo at Western MI University; that she received a Certificate of Merit for her driving skills. Marjorie was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Buchanan until 2004 when she moved to Ossian and joined Ossian Nazarene Church. In her spare time, she loved to crochet, making crafts, and collecting poems. She was a very caring person and was always there to help family. Funeral service for Marjorie will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with Pastor Ed Slate of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 am prior to the service. Burial will follow at Portage Prairie Cemetery, Niles. Memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne, 1315 Directors Row STE 210,. Fort Wayne, IN 46808-1284. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.