Marie Celeste Meyer, 63, passed away on May 6, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1960. Daughter to Ruth and Lawrence (Larry) Bales. Formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, Marie currently resided in Brimfield, Ohio.
Marie was preceded in death by her life partner, Dennis; and sisters, Susan Meyer and Debra Petronas. Surviving Family includes: daughter, Shannon; parents, Ruth and Larry Bales; sister, Joyce Young (husband, James Young); brother, Daniel (Dan) Meyer; sister, Jacqueline (Jackie) Bales (partner Steve Jacobson).
She will be dearly missed by her devoted friend and confidant, Joe Simones; well-loved family and a host of great friends.
Marie was a salt of the earth type person and hard worker, tackling whatever life threw at her and never asking for anything she did not need. She was a free spirit, spoke her mind, and never shied from what she believed in. Marie loved and passionately protected her circle of friends and would do anything for them, even to her own expense. Marie loved her "Baby", her little dog - Sassy.
Following cremation, Marie's ashes will be laid to rest in Fremont, Nebraska, Ridge Cemetery, next to her younger sister, Susan. A graveside service will follow.