Marie L. Bornhauser Breeze, 96, of Highland, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland.
She was born Tuesday, April 15, 1919, in Highland, the daughter of Arthur A. and Louise M. (nee Blum) Riggs.
Marie was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland; former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ocala, Fla.; Ocala Pinochle Club; Ocala Senior Citizens; and Hope United Church of Christ, DeSoto, Mo.
Marie was born in Highland. She graduated from Highland High School in 1936. She had worked for Moulton Bartley Shoe Corporation. Marie moved to De Soto, Mo., in 1962, then to Bellevilew, Florida in 1988, and back to Highland in 2008. She enjoyed playing pinochle and traveling to Hawaii, the Bahamas twice and New York.
Survivors include:
Daughter - Linda M. (Bruce) Weber, Anthony, Fla.
Daughter - Pamela L. Null, De Soto, Mo.
Grandchild - Katheryn (Steve) Johnson, Ocala, Fla.
Grandchild - Sharon (David) Anderson, Ocala, Fla.
Grandchild - Kerri (Jeff) Mackey, Citra, Fla.
Grandchild - Michael (Crystal) Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Dustin Johnson, Ocala, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Kassie (John) Batten, Silver Springs, Fla.
Great Grandchild - James (significant other Jessica) Henderson, Ocala, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Kelsie Anderson, Ocala, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Payton Anderson, Ocala, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Lillie Anderson, Ocala, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Kayla Dunn, Dunnellon, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Dennis Mackey, Citra, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Brianna Haviland, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Donian Denney, Mich.
Great Grandchild - Caressa Henderson, Fla.
Great Grandchild - Jordan Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Jordan Berns, Miller, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Cassandra Curtright, Saint Charles, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Jessie Henderson, Miller, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Savanna Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Timothy “T.J.” Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Jonas Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Gavin Henderson, Overland, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Jacob Kelly, De Soto, Mo.
Great Grandchild - Juli Ann Kelly, Montana
Great Grandchild - Joshua Cottrell, Arkansas
Great Great Grandchildren - 12
Sister - Blanche Witschie, Highland
Caregiver - Judy A. (Allen) Luehm, Highland
She was preceded in death by:
Father - Arthur A. Riggs
Mother - Louise M. Riggs nee Blum
Husband - Harold E. Breeze (married 5/22/1976 - died 9/14/2005)
First Husband - Melvin W. Bornhauser (married 6/24/1939 - died 4/4/1975)
Grandchild - Le Ann M. Cottell (died 3/19/2013)
Sister - Grace C. Luehm Iberg (died 6/28/2011)
Brother - Rev. John O. Riggs (died 2/5/2011)
Brother - Archie W. Riggs (died 2/8/2005)
Sister - Betty Schwarz (died 6/17/1971)
Brother - Clifton A. “Otto” Riggs (died 1/11/1998)
Brother - Calvin O. “Callie” Riggs (died 11/10/1998)
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, and from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, with the Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the Donor’s Choice; Evangelical United Church of Christ or Highland Home.