Marvel M. Boutilier

Marvel M. (Rifenbark) Boutilier, 81, of Barton City, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home. Born March 1, 1932 to Clifford and Helen (Cordes) Kelly in Royal Oak, she has been a resident of Barton City for most of her life. On July 1, 1952, she married Elmer Rifenbark. A dedicated homemaker, Marvel worked on the family farm, and was devoted to her family. Elmer preceded her in death in 1973. On November 1, 1994, she married Raymond Boutilier. He preceded her in death on October 4, 1995. She is survived by seven children, Roxann (Marvin) Dean of Ossineke, Diana Chabot of Barton City, Melvin Rifenbark of Curtisville, Douglas (Kathy) Rifenbark of Barton City, Pamela Rifenbark of Barton City, Kevin (Shannon) Rifenbark of Lincoln, and Ronnie (Kelly) Rifenbark of Barton City, 19 grandchildren, Gary Dean, Russell Dean, Brenda Domras, Missy Cole, Allen Rifenbark, Laurie Carmondy, Scott Chabot, Julie Cole, Stacy Kelly, Jessica Schlink, Teresa Rifenbark, Kenny Barton, Rhonda Barton, Renee Kohler, Jeffrey Rifenbark, Megan Randlett, Robert Dale, Nick Dale, and Tony Richey, 27 great grandchildren, one sister, Louella (Edward) MacGregor of Harrisville, and two brothers, Jim (Faye) Kelly of Harrisville and Glenn Kelly of Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her son, David Kelly in 1998, son-in-law, Ronald Chabot, great granddaughter, Dana Cole, two sisters, Donalda Harmon, and Ardith Parks, and one brother Rex Kelly. Mrs. Boutilier is at Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln where friends may call on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 11:00 AM until the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Chaplain Marilyn Nathan will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Barton City. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marvel M. Boutilier, please visit our flower store.