Marylee Pischner

Marylee Baker Pischner, age 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She will be greatly missed by many who loved her. Marylee was preceded in death by her parents, Sims and Helen (Richardson) Baker, and her loving husband of 55 years, Barry. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tammy (Bill) McDonough, Marnie (Dan) Byers, and Melissa (Bob) Stull; grandchildren, Joe (Alli) McDonough, Barry McDonough, Bailey McDonough, Katie (Sam) Trumpie, Jake Byers (Adrienne Tieman), Nick Byers, Ryleigh Stull, Tara Stull; great- grandchildren, Carter Trumpie, Ellorie Trumpie, Jack McDonough, and Declan McDonough; many extended family members and dear friends.
Marylee was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on March 23, 1938. She graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1956 and from Central Michigan University in 1960, with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She married the love of her life, Barry, in 1960 and they settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, they created a beautiful life together and welcomed three daughters who would define them as the perfect parents. Asked to describe her in one word, her grandchildren responded with nurturing, gentle, hospitable, generous, nice, compassionate, classy, lively, dainty, humble, and resolute.
Dedication to her family and friends was a highlight in Marylee’s life. She loved to read and travel. Her gift for entertaining a group with good food and warm surroundings was appreciated by so many throughout her life. Her love for music was shared with her husband and family. Marylee was devoted to her faith, quietly giving her time and support to church organizations and charities. The special connections and appreciation she and Barry had with and for the Charlevoix and Beaver Island communities has been passed on to her daughters and their families.
A celebration of Marylee’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Dégagé Ministries, 144 Division Avenue, S., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, 100 Michigan St., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.