Margaret A. Gaynier

Click on tribute wall above to view Margaret's memorial video. Margaret A. “Midge” Gaynier, age 77, of South Rockwood, passed away at 11:22p.m. Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, in her home with her beloved family. Born on October 25th, 1942, in Wyandotte, Midge was the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Gibbs) Tilley. She married her husband Kenneth E. Gaynier Sr. on July 6th, 1963 at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation. They spent all of the 56 years loving each other. Prior to creating her family, Midge graduated from Airport High School in 1960. She spent her time before her children working as a caterer and a nurse’s aide. Then after the birth of her first child she became the ideal image of a wife, mother, and grandmother. While she was actively involved with the parish of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation. Midge is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Gaynier Sr.; sons, Kenneth E. Gaynier Jr., Michael D. (Laura) Gaynier, Thomas M. Gaynier, and John C. (Rhonda) Gaynier; sisters, Caroline (Jim) Leedy and Anna Mae (Sid) Stumpmier; brother, Jerry (Gail) Tilley; her three treasured grandchildren, Jeremiah Gaynier, Brianna Gaynier, and Leah Gaynier; great grandchild Jace James Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents. Brothers, David “Jim” and George Tilley; sister Blossom Knopp. The visitation will be held at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes- Ford Chapel in Rockwood. Family and friends can visit from 2-9PM on Saturday, June 20th, 2020. The service will be held at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood on Monday June 22 at 10:30AM and the viewing will be held at 10AM before the service. Burial will be held immediately after the service at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. For anyone that would like to donate in memory of the beloved Midge, the family suggest that any contributions be made to St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Rockwood, MI.