Mrs. Marian M. Brant, age 95 of Grant, died Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Transitional Health Services near Fremont. She was born Marian Mae Schauppner in Weidman, MI the daughter of Grace Darling (Kew) and William Edward Schauppner on December 28, 1908. She married Corvan E. Brant on March 8, 1930 in Toledo Ohio and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1966. She was a Cashier for Gene's Family Market, Grant, MI until 1980. She was a member of Grant United Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children Kay & Richard Swanson of Grant, Judy & Bill Bond of New Bern, NC, Tom & Jean Brant of Grant, 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, Her sister Geraldine Landmesser of Northville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. from the Grant United Church of Christ, on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 with Rev. Mike Gesler officiating. Interment will be in the Parkview Cemetery in Grant. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 P. M. Tuesday at the Grant United Church of Christ. For Memorials please consider the Grant United Church of Christ Endowment Fund. Arrangements by the McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com