Marie J. Earl, age 88, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away after a brief illness at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, with her family by her side. Marie was born October 18, 1926 to the late Glen D. and Lottie Bothwell in Eaton Rapids, MI. She graduated in 1944 from Eaton Rapids High School and was a private secretary for Michigan Retailers, Lansing, MI. In 1975, Marie opened her own business, Desert Gems Jewelry, in Paw Paw and retired in 1985. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw since 1957 and she enjoyed sewing and quilting in her free time. Marie was united in marriage to Bob Earl on June 28, 1947 in Eaton Rapids, MI. Marie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bob Earl, two children; Lucy A. (Steve) Norton and Thad R. (Wincie Armiger) Earl, two grandchildren; Savanna Earl and Matthew Norton, and her great grandson, Anthony Wystra. Private graveside services will be held at Griffith Cemetery, Eaton County. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.