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Mary Ellen Wismer Payne, 90 of Temperance, MI, passed from earth into the arms of God on Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was surrounded by her seven living children—Sue Deiners (Phil), Linda Wise, Tom (Joan), Roy (Mary), Tony (Marian), Jeff (Laura), Jo Vlasak (Phil), and numerous grandchildren. Other grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends around the world stayed in touch by telephone, text and Facebook, sharing holy tears when she breathed her last. Born March 12, 1925, she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Hammer) Wismer.  She married Jay Maurice Payne February 1, 1940, in Angola, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on July 17, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Charles Payne.  Mary was a faithful member of Lambertville United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting, word search puzzles, gardening, canning, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Mary is also survived by 2 brothers, Richard and Roy Wismer.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life during Visitations from 4-8 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, and  9-11 am Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where funeral services will follow at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Whiteford Union Cemetery, Reverend Thomas Zimmerman, officiating. Memorials may be made to Lambertville United Methodist Church. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” www.pawlakfuneralhome.com