HINES, Mary Alice, 80 of Midland, died Monday morning, March 22, 2010 at Cascades Senior Living II. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Goshen, IN, daughter of the late Gerald and Cybil (Lantz) Christeon. The former Mary Alice Christeon married John Arthur Hines on July 24, 1948 in Midland. Due to the death of her mother, Mary was raised by her aunt Clara E. Lantz. Mary was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church and their quilting club and a Life Time member. She was a member of TOPS for many years, a member of the Rebekah Lodge #378, a member of the DAV Auxiliary Wolverine State #33 and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post #165. Mary was an avid card player and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family. She is survived by her husband Art; two sons, David A. (Debbie) Hines of Cadillac, and Dennis L. (Sandra) Hines of Denver, CO; one daughter, Jean (Thomas) O’Keefe of Midland; one sister, Janis Christeon of Midland; three grandchildren, Jeff Hines, Tarah (Matt) Friedrich, Shane (Ashley) O’Keefe and four great grandchildren, Brady, Regan, Will, and Elyse. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by one brother, Robert Christeon; one sister, Irma Parsons, and one granddaughter, Melissa Hines.

~Funeral Services~

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010, from the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth will officiate with burial in Midland City Cemetery.

~Visitation~
Mary’s family will receive friends at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

~Memorials~
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Toni & Trish House or First United Methodist Church.

Mary’s family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Cascades for their loving care given to Mary and to the volunteers at the Toni & Trish House.