Marion Wortley

Marion Jean (Zincke) Wortley, age 87, of Caledonia, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Sunrise Senior Living in Cascade, MI. She was born June 12, 1935, and raised in Chelsea, MI, the daughter of Grace (Conlin) and Armin Zincke. Marion graduated from Chelsea High School and shortly after married her loving husband, Dean Wortley also of Chelsea. Marion and Dean were married for 60 years living most of their adult life in Battle Creek, MI. Marion had a love for reading, birds, and all animals especially cats and dogs. Her love of dogs encouraged her to volunteer raising dogs for the Leader Dog Association. Marion later graduated from college in Mesa, AZ as an LPN. After returning to Battle Creek, she worked as a nurse at hospitals, doctors offices, and lastly Visiting Nurse Association. She is survived by her son, David (Teresa) Wortley of Middleville, MI; daughters, Linda Miville of Vicksburg, MI, Elizabeth (Tracy Alan) Spencer of Battle Creek, MI; daughter-in-law, Cindy (Bob Older) Older of East Leroy, MI; Marion has six grandchildren, Michele Whitlock, Karmen Wortley, Amy Spencer, Bethany Spencer, Danny Older, and Josh Gardner. Marion was preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Dean; son, Robert; daughter, Mary Jo Wortley (Jeff Gardner); son-in-law, Ray Miville; grandson, Bradley Older; and brother, William (Bill) Zincke. There will be a small private service held for family. Memorial donations may go to Gentiva Hospice of Grand Rapids. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marion Wortley, please visit our flower store.