Marlys Mary Hills (Crancer, Cupps) Born March 3, 1932 said “So Long” on the morning of December 26th 2011. Our Beloved aka “Mom, Ma, Gramzie, Gramma, Greatgrandma and Great-Greatgrandma” was 79 years young. She was born in Aitkin, Minnesota on the family farm and is survived by her sisters Frances, twins Judy and Joyce, Kathleen, Charity and brothers Jerry and Danny who all remain in the Minnesota area. She is preceded in death by her brother Joe and her sister Margaret. Marly is also survived by her children Caryn, Danny, Maxine, Maureen, Dianne and Kristi their 15 children, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. She will always be remembered by those who loved her for her most wonderful sense of humor, her great kindness and generosity to anyone in need, her passion for music, gardening, painting and of course for all the many years of love she shared with her family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church 3801 E Greenway Rd on January 7, 2012 at 11:00am with a reception to follow on the Ramada.
