Margery Agnes DeClark

Margery Agnes DeClark, 81, of Kingsford passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Pinecrest Medical Facility in Powers surrounded by her children after her long battle of Alzheimer’s. Margery was born September 15, 1940, in Aurora, WI, daughter of the late Glen and Gertrude (Cardinal) Church. She graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1957, and married Gary DeClark at Trinity United Methodist Church on September 13, 1957; he preceded her in death in 1999. A lifelong resident of the area, Margery was a certified nurses aide at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home for several years and also owned and operated the North Star Bar in Niagara, along with her husband Gary. She was a former member of Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She continued her love of singing with the Smile Awhile group and would travel to the various nursing homes to sing to the residents. She was also a member of Les Artiste, a local artist club. Margery loved painting, especially oil painting, and won several awards for her artwork, which she entered in the fair numerous times. She was known for her sense of humor, style, and smile. Marge will be remembered by most people for her heart of gold and kindness. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. There are plenty of stories to be told by them when they get together. She is survived by a son, Todd DeClark (Debbie Payette) of Niagara; three daughters, Julie (Terry) Brown of Kingsford, Ailene (Michael) Moderson of Menasha, and Laura (Tony) Casanova of Norway; a brother, William (Florence) Church of Fence; her grandchildren, Joe (Shelly) DeClark, and Libby DeClark, Elissa (Justin) Gasparick, Lindsey (Brad) Burmeister, and Lauren (Jake) Imler, Benjamin and Tyler Moderson, Brenda, Brad and Kayte Casanova; five great-grandchildren, Grayson, Tess, Hudson, Reid, and Ivy; a special sister-in-law who was her “partner-in-crime”, Tedi (John) Scully; a brother-in-law, Mark (Kathie) DeClark; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband Gary, Margery was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford (Charlotte) Church, Roger Church, and Gordon (Helen) Church, and two sisters-in-law, Roberta (Mike) Campbell, and Jackie (Al) Smith. Visitation will be held 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Pastor Irene White will officiate. Burial will be in the Norway Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margery’s name to the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility - 500 wing, for the care given to Margery over the past ten years. Condolences to the family of Margery A. DeClark may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Margery Agnes DeClark

September 15, 1940 - June 7, 2022