Marion L. Saunders, 83, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday June 9, 2014, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.

She was born February 26, 1931, at Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, to Matthew and Anna (Koessel) Daubner.

Marion grew up in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin and graduated from Gibralter High School in Fish Creek, Wisconsin in 1949. She was united in marriage to Douglas Jerome Saunders on April 29, 1950, in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. The couple resided in Oakland, California, Streamwood, Florida, and Cozad, Nebraska. In 1979 they moved to Illinois and returned to Nebraska, to Lexington, in 1991. Douglas preceded her in death on January 8, 1994.

Marion enjoyed crafts, bowling, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who always had a great sense of humor (after raising 8 children and being a Cubs fan). She will be so very missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington.

Marion is survived by: Five sons: Jerome "J.R." and wife Peggy Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska Matt Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska Alan and wife Diane Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska David Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska Scott and wife Cheri Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska Three Daughters: Cheryl Saunders of Palatine, Illinois Lois and husband Randy Holbein of Gothenburg, Nebraska Toni Saunders of Lexington, Nebraska Sisters: Shirley LaRouche of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Sandra Griffy of Crossville, Tennessee

21 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Marion was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Elaine; son-in-law, Fred Eberhardt; daughter-in-law, Donna Saunders and great-grandson, Liam Martin.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jorge Canela, officiating. Interment will be in the St. Ann's Cemetery in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.