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Nancy Lynne Hower age 83 of Marion passed away at her home on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Grand Rapids to Leo and Doris (Warber) Petchauer. She married Fredrick Hower on September 15, 1961 in Lansing.

Nancy was saved early in life and taught Junior Church for several decades at the Marion Baptist Church, where she was a member since the early 80’s, and was also a member of the BYKOTA group at the church. She and Fred also led a couples Bible study for a few years. She was always thinking of and doing for others. Nancy’s love language was food.

She is survived by her children; Larry Hower and his special friend Sandy Maleitzke of Marion and Leigh A. Hower of Grand Rapids, grandson; Brian Hower and his special friend Brianna Simpson of Marion, 4 great grandchildren; Kwyn, Charlei, Henry, and Rowan Hower, sister Carole (David) Segelstrom of California, in-laws; Betty Fox of Marion, Dale (Sherri) Hower of Marion, Leonard Gregg of Marion, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick Hower, brother Michael Petchauer, father and mother in-law John and Edna (Hopkins) Hower, sister in-laws; Evelyn Peterson and Shirley Gregg, brother in-laws; John (Dorothy) Hower, Bill (Sherry) Hower, and Dale Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 22nd at the Marion Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until time of service. A luncheon will follow at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Marion Baptist Church or Munson Hospice. The Burkholder Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements and thoughts and prayers may be made at www.burkholderfunerals.com