Minnie "Marie" Mccaslin Obituary (1927 - 2012)

Minnie "Marie" McCaslin, 84, of Niles, passed away Sunday, May 6, in Berrien Center, Mich. She was born October 15, 1927 in Caruthersville, Missouri to Homer & Dora Blagburn. She was a lifetime area resident, a retiree of Simplicity Pattern Company in Niles and loved to play Euchre and loved music. She was a loving mother, grandmother & friend and will be loved & missed by all. In July 1946 in Caruthersville, MO, she married Andrew McCaslin. He preceded her in death in 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and son, Ronnie McCaslin on February 5, 2000. Survivors include her son, Gary McCaslin of Niles; daughters, Diane Ketchum of Deland, FL & Karen McCaslin of Niles; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; many great great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bonnie B. Blagburn of Caruthersville, MO. Services will be held at 1:30pm, Thursday, May 10, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be from 12:00pm - 1:30pm in the funeral home. Pastor Robert Hamilton will be officiating the service. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Hoven Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.