Marion June Albrough

Marion June Albrough, age 71, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born April 1, 1944, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Ralph R. Albrough and Fern (Morse) Albrough. Marion worked for many years at J & S Veneer and American Drillbox through Northern Transitions/Sheltered Workshop. She was proud to participate in the Special Olympics Program for many years and as recently as a few months ago. Marion thoroughly enjoyed all those who participated and those responsible for the Special Olympics Program of Chippewa County. She also enjoyed listening to country music and traveled to Nashville, Tennessee several times enjoy county music events. Marion was an avid Laker Hockey fan and was a season ticket holder for many years. Marion is survived by her sister-in-law, Charlotte Albrough; nieces, Brenda (Jeff) Swanson and Juanita (Matthew) English; nephew, Michael (Patricia) Albrough; aunt and uncles, Beverly (Albrough) and Raymond Nesseth of Barron, Wisconsin, and Bill Streeter of Sault Ste. Marie; cousins, Jerry (Kathy) Albrough, Sharon (Max) Menery, Judy (Robert) Smith, Roger Albrough, David (Marcia) Ladd, William (June) Streeter, Barbara (Richard) Jacobson, Michael (Joanne) Streeter, Mark Nesseth, Kari (Mark) Klein, Shawn (Kevin) Lipke, and Sonya (Jason) Young; and many great nieces and nephews. Marion was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Albrough; niece, Theresa Gallie; aunts and uncles, Donna Weiland, June Streeter, Gerald and Lucille Albrough, and Georgia Morse; and cousin, Carol Rankin. Marion’s family extends special thanks to Marion’s dear friend and roommate, Barb Tornquist, as well as other friends, nurses, doctors, and Special Olympics volunteers who cared so deeply for her throughout her life. Marion’s cousin, Lori Slater was also a large part of her life and was always there for her. Services will be held Tuesday, May 19, at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Funeral services will be begin at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday with Pastor Rod Case conducting the service. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Raco, Superior Township, Michigan, next to her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics-Area 35, c/o Laura Aikens, 305 W. 19th St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

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Marion June Albrough

April 1, 1944 - May 12, 2015