Marie Rita (LaBudie) Geer

Marie Rita (LaBudie) Geer, age 100, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Okemos, Michigan. Born on September 24, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, Marie lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, dedication, and creativity.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late John Jacob “Jack” Geer. They were married on September 6, 1947, at St. John Berchmans Catholic Church in Detroit and shared many wonderful years together. She worked as an operator at Michigan Bell, then became a bookkeeper until her retirement and resided in Walled Lake, Mio, Owosso, and Lansing during her lifetime.

Marie had a deep love for music and enjoyed playing the piano, especially her cherished rendition of Ave Maria. She also found joy in Hallmark movies, bingo, solitaire, Uno, crocheting, word searches, and creating crafts with friends at Medilodge. Her warmth and creativity left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Marie is survived by her daughter Brenda Steel (Michael); grandchildren Jennifer Dusseau (Nick), Dennis J. Geer Jr. (RaeAnn), John M. Geer, David Geer (Becca), and Jeff Geer; great-grandchildren Tyler Dusseau, Gavin Dusseau, Jacob Geer, Ali Geer, John-Michael Geer, Blake Geer, Hailey Geer, Emma Geer, Jacob Geer, Jax Geer, and Jase Geer. She is also remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews as well as dear friends at Friendship Manor and Medilodge of Okemos. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Geer; children Dennis J. Geer Sr. and Michael D. Geer; and siblings Rosaline (Lloyd) Coyle, Lucille Green (Russell), Louis LaBudie Jr. (Mary), Wilfred LaBudie (Ruth Ann), and John LaBudie.

Funeral services will be held on December 27, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes located at 900 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI. Family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 a.m., with an immediate family-only burial to follow at Oakland Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for funeral expenses are kindly appreciated. Search for Jenn Dusseau on Venmo by her username below:

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