Marie Carol Hinken, age 81 of Mecosta, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1936 in Liberty Township, Wexford County, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Birgy) Mowers.

Marie married Gordon Hinken on May 31, 1953 and they raised their family in the Lansing and Olivet areas. She was employed by Maeward Coupling as a machinist for 26 years. Following retirement, Marie and Gordon moved to Round Lake, near Mecosta. They loved living on the lake, traveling and hunting out west, and wintering in Florida together. Marie enjoyed arts and crafts, photography, and crocheting; especially making afghans for her family.

She was loved and will be greatly missed. Marie is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Edward) Boufford of Sparta and Janet (Larry) Klemanski of Olivet; two sons, Rick (Janet) Hinken of Olivet and Leon Hinken of Mecosta; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor Sosenko of Manton; several nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Gordon Hinken on March 9, 2017.

A celebration of life will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Larry Schwarck officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marie's name to the Mecosta County Commission on Aging Transportation, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking our guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. Celebration of Life Saturday, September 23, 2017 11:00 AM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307