Mary Gendron

Iron Mountain - Mary Jane Gendron, 81, of Iron Mountain, was promoted to glory on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born on Sept. 13, 1926 in Negaunee, the daughter of the late William and Clara (Penhale) Smail. Mary Jane graduated from Negaunee High School and worked for the government in Washington D.C. during World War II. She was a secretary at social services and Breitung Township Schools. Mary Jane had a strong faith. She was a member of Quinnesec United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Church Women, the Royal Neighbors of America, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mary Jane was named the Dickinson County Volunteer of the Year. In her later years, Mary Jane was an honor student at Bay de Noc Community College. She married Arthur Gendron on March 19, 1949 in Negaunee. He preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by five daughters Linda (Bob) Peronto of High Point, NC, Paula (Dale) Corsi of Williamston, MI, Debra (Michael) Polzin of Pembine, Trina Gendron of Iron Mountain, and Pamla (Derrick) Tyner of Niagara, two sisters Marjorie Hodgins of Kingsford and Carol Trudell of Negaunee, one brother Lowell Smail of Ishpeming, thirteen grandchildren Christopher (Patrice) Peronto, Aaron (Christy) Peronto, Jeremy (Brenda) Johnson, Jessica (Israel) Rivera, Stephanie (Matt Lucas) Corsi, Stephen Corsi, Dario Corsi, Diana Corsi, Shannon Tirschel, Arthur (Jessica) Doers, Nathan Harper, Natalie (Kenneth Kasten) Harper, and Jonathan Tyner and eight great grandchildren Madeline and Owen Peronto, Bayleigh Johnson, Austyn St. Vincent, Bryce Bortles, Alexandra Rivera, and Tyler Corsi-Lucas and Camryn Doers, and many nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be Fri. from 5-6pm at Quinnesec United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be at 6:00pm at the church. Rev. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Mary Jane Gendron online at www.tondinfuneralhome.com. The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Gendron

November 4, 1926 - November 4, 2007