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Continued: Marion F. Curtis Marion F. Curtis (nee Higgins), 91, a lifelong resident of Elyria, died Friday at the Elyria United Methodist Village after a short illness. A 1931 Elyria High School graduate, she was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, playing cards and playing the organ. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, a former member of the Elyria Women’s Club and volunteered for many years at the American Red Cross. Survivors include sons Thomas R. of Elyria and Richard A. of Columbus; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Hysell of Elyria; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert H., in 1994; a great-grandson, Connor James Curtis; her parents, Ellis and Ethel (nee Esker) Higgins; a sister, Eleanor Hintz; and a brother, Donald Higgins. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Family Chapel, 114 Second St., Elyria, where a prayer service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. The Rev. Joseph Weigand, pastor, will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 2929 W. River Road north, Elyria 44035. — published Feb. 14, 2004
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