Laila M. Warner's Obituary
Laila M. Warner, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, at Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell.She was born May 6, 1921, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Oscar and Tessis (Green) Oleson, and lived in Big Rapids her entire life. For 17 years Laila worked at the Dibbles Department Store in downtown Big Rapids.Laila was a longtime member of the Third Avenue United Methodist Church in Big Rapids. She was also a member of the Big Rapids Rebekah Lodge and the Big Rapids Aerie Eagles #2535 Ladies Auxiliary.On October 14, 1937, she married Victor S. Warner, who preceded her in death in 1985. Laila is survived by one son, Victor (Nancy) Warner of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Sharon Baumgartner (Kevin) of Strawberry Point, IA, Diana (Robert Hale) Jones of Harrison; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; her sister Adeline Stitt of Sparta; her sister-in-law Liz Oleson of Big Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Laila was also preceded in death by a grandson Steven Jones, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with William Routley officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland View Cemetery. Lailas family will greet friends at the funeral home after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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