Maria Root

Delta Township

Our loving mom and grandma was called home on February 9, 2015 at the age of 94. Born to parents Alexander and Barbara (Teremi) Papai on December 30, 1920 in Lorain, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Arthur and daughter Shirley, parents, three sisters and one brother. Surviving are son Arthur (Lynn) Root, Jr., and four loving granddaughters, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, served as Membership Secretary for Woman's Association. During the war she volunteered for the Red Cross at St. Lawrence Hospital, worked as inspector on blades for General Motors on bomber jet planes, was mom to girl scouts, and boy scouts. She enjoyed her family especially weekend gathering at the family cottage.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Tiffany Funeral Home 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48917. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Donations may be made in Mary's name to Sensations Memory Care 511 E. Shepherd Street Charlotte, MI 48813 or First Presbyterian Church 510 West Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan 48933. To leave online condolences visit www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.