Tecumseh Resident Marion Emma Green Dies at 100

Green was an active member of the Tecumseh community, known for her love of crafting and square dancing.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:39pm

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A softly focused, dreamy scene of an elderly woman's hands working on a quilt, surrounded by crafting supplies and materials in a warm, hazy glow, conceptually representing the legacy of a beloved local figure.The passing of lifelong Tecumseh resident Marion Emma Green, a beloved community figure known for her passion for crafting and square dancing, marks the end of an era in this close-knit Michigan town.Crestview Today

Marion Emma Green, a 100-year-old resident of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away on April 2, 2026 at the Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home in Adrian, Michigan. Green was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1925 and was married to Robert Francis Green for 81 years. She worked as a secretary and was an active member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church and the Maple City Swingers square dancing club.

Why it matters

Green's passing marks the end of an era for the Tecumseh community, as she was a beloved local figure known for her lifelong dedication to crafting, sewing, and square dancing. Her century-long life spanned major historical events and changes in the region.

The details

In addition to her husband Robert, Green is survived by her daughter Donna Masten, son Dennis Green, five grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter named Shirley, a great-granddaughter named Mia, and several siblings. Visitation and a funeral service will be held on April 7, 2026, followed by burial at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh.

  • Marion Emma Green passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
  • The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm on April 7, 2026, immediately after visitation.
  • Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh, Michigan.

The players

Marion Emma Green

A 100-year-old resident of Tecumseh, Michigan who passed away on April 2, 2026. She was known for her lifelong dedication to crafting, sewing, and square dancing in the local community.

Robert Francis Green

Marion Emma Green's husband of 81 years, who survives her.

Donna Masten

Marion Emma Green's daughter.

Dennis Green

Marion Emma Green's son.

Pastor Jodi Cartwright

The pastor who will officiate Marion Emma Green's funeral service.

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What they’re saying

“Eighty-one years ago, on February 24, 1945, she was joined in marriage with Robert Francis Green in Tyler Texas, and he survives.”

— Marion Emma Green

“In her younger years she loved square dancing and she was an active member of the Maple City Swingers, a popular square-dancing club.”

— Marion Emma Green

The takeaway

Marion Emma Green's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Tecumseh community, where she was a beloved figure known for her lifelong dedication to crafting, sewing, and square dancing. Her century-long life spanned major historical events and changes, and her legacy will continue to inspire others in the region.