Mary Jane Harlan, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on Dec 13, 2002, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center's Long Term Care Unit.
She was born Jul 17, 1917, in Sidney, OH, the daughter of Harley and Olive (Jenkins) Wills.
Mary Jane married Robert Harlan on Dec 29, 1939, in Covington, KY. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking cookies, feeding the birds - especially humming birds - and watching snowshoe rabbits in the winter.
Mrs. Harlan is survived by her children, Gerald Harlan of Detroit, Robert Harlan of TX, Michael D (Eliana) Harlan of Detroit; her grandchildren, Melissa (Chris) Skowron, Robert Harlan, Kristin Harlan, Jackie (George) Sloas, Jeremiah Harlan, Jason (Chris) Harlan and Stefani Harlan; great grandchildren, Misti Harlan, Kelsey Skowron, Autumn Skowron, Hayleigh Skowron, Ricky Harlan, Tyler Harlan, Skyler Harlan, and Michael Harlan.
Mrs. Harlan was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Richard Harlan and all six brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held Dec 17 at Wolfe Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted N Turanski of St Paul Lutheran Church officiated.
Interment was at Clearwater Township Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
