Dear brothers and sisters at Messiah,
Our sister in Christ Marian Meehleder was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 97. Marian and her husband Tom (who passed away in 1996) became members of Messiah in 1981. Throughout her years at Messiah, Marian was faithful in worship and Bible study and active in the Parish Services and Altar Guilds, music, outreach and many other areas of our life together. After her move to Florida in 2018, Marian stayed in touch with many friends at Messiah and was grateful for our livestreams of the Divine Service.
We mourn Marian's passing with all of her family and friends. But we also rejoice that Marian is free from her earthly sufferings, and is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
Marian's funeral service will be held at Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Home 312 Midland Rd. Auburn, Michigan on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with visitation at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am. Burial following at Home Cemetery, 8 Mile Rd. in Monitor Township.The family invites attendees to join them for lunch afterward at O’s Pub and Grill, 123 E. Midland St., Auburn. Click here to view Marian's complete obituary.
Please keep all those who knew and loved Marian in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our sister Marian during her earthly life, especially for calling her to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort all the survivors who mourn Marian's death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Him,
Pastor Eric Black & Rick Krueger
Messiah Lutheran Church
Marian Meehleder, 1927-2024
