Marion Hirchert

Marion Arlene (Martin) Hirchert, 84, of Mooresville, was called home at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020. She was the oldest child born on October 3, 1935, in Gordon, Nebraska, to the late Hizel and Vera (Turnbull) Martin. Marion was raised with her younger brother Paul in Gordon, Nebraska and briefly attended school in California. Before beginning a family of her own, she taught elementary school and worked for a dentist office. At the age of 21 she married a Navy veteran and federally ranked air traffic controller, William Charles Hirchert; to whom she was given great purpose as the loving and fun mother of three boys. A force to reckon with, Marion’s small frame was not to be mistaken, as the kids recall her frequently within reach of an object to keep them in line. Accustomed to change, Bill’s career kept their family on the move and the boys attended schools across Minnesota, Oklahoma, Michigan and before they permanently settled into Morgan County in 1975. Actively involved with the Mooresville VFW Post 1111, she belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary and was a past member of the United Methodist Church in Mooresville. A longtime listener and fan of country music, after Bill passed in 1999, Mrs. HIrchert enjoyed going to watch shows with her friend. Marion also loved her sweets, especially orange salad from Gray Brothers Cafeteria. In addition, Marion and Bill enjoyed traveling to various places and spending time with their VFW family. She faithfully watched the Young and Restless and looked forward to visiting with residents at Miller’s Merry Manor. Making quilts and needle-pointing in her spare time, Marion was very close with her mother and would go and stay with them during the summer months. Feisty by nature and sweet to the core, she was sadly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the ripe age of 35 and had battled debilitating effects throughout her adult life. Marion had been receiving full-time care for nearly 20 years from her daughter-in-law, Becky and middle son, Tom. With a petite frame and interest in fashion, she could out cuss a sailor and compliment someone on their hairstyle in the same sentence. Although her spunk and giant presence will be greatly missed, her family takes comfort in knowing that her pain is at end. Marion’s cherished memory will live on in sharing funny stories and sayings in the years to come. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Charles Hirchert; to whom she was united in marriage with on August 22, 1956 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Survivors include her children, Mike Hirchert (Tammy) of Canada, Tom and Becky Hirchert of Mooresville, Jim Hirchert (Donna) of Camby; brother, Paul Martin (wife, Jan) of Gordon, Nebraska; grandchildren, Shellie (Eddie), Travis (Stacie), Lauren, Nick, Haley (Eric), Will; great grandchildren, Carson, Madeline, Macy, Alayna, Jordan, Chase, Valirae, Tanner and one on the way. Calling will be held from 1pm to 3pm, on Sunday, January 26, 2020, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 3:00pm, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Burial will immediately follow in White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gathering Together in Plainfield. Envelopes will be available during services and may also be made online at www.thegatheringtogether.org. To sign the online guest registry, send a memorial gift or share a favorite story on Marion’s life tribute wall please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Marion Hirchert

October 3, 1935 - January 23, 2020