Marie L. Bare, age 90, of Ithaca, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Rosewood.

Marie was born August 2, 1919, in St. Louis, the daughter and fourth child of Charles and Marguriette (Rockwell) Hawk. She married Stanley Bare on January 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1998.

Marie and Stan really enjoyed wintering in Florida for over 35 years, where Marie loved to spend her days playing shuffleboard. She enjoyed cooking and canning, and made wonderful baked beans. She was a member of the Lafayette presbyterian Church all of her married life, and made many homemade noodles for church socials and dinners. She loved taking the time to make nice dinners for her family. Spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her great happiness.

Marie is survived by her children, Marian (John) McDonald of Mt. Pleasant, and Fred (Connie) Bare of Ithaca; six grandchildren, Kelly McDonald, Rebecca McDonald, Anthony (Melanie) McDonald; Stacy (LeRoy) McCreery, Tina (Shawn) Snyder, and Andrew (Jill) Bare; her great grandchildren, Brandon, Carter and Ethan McDonald, Anne, Leigha and Jakob McCreery, and Derrick Snyder; and her sister, Ina “Ann” Miscisin of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother and sisters, Lewis “Red” Hawk, Vera Jones, and Ruth Foster.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor James Conn officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. Memorial contributions may be made to Gratiot County Commission on Aging.