OSAGE CITY — Mary Marie Piper, 75, Osage City, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Osage Nursing and Rehab Center, Osage City, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 12, 1946, in Wichita, the daughter of Erica and Georgia Carlson. She grew up in Coyville, raised as a Methodist, and graduated from Coyville School in 1964. Marie had several passages in life but moved to Osage City in 1991, worked as a dental tech for Dr. Donigan Dentistry and was a computer typist for the Osage County Herald and a homemaker after retirement.
Marie loved to help people whether they were family or not. She mostly enjoyed just sitting back and listening to other people’s stories. If she could find a way to help them out, she would never back down until their problem was solved. She loved her family and tried to do the best she could for them, any way she could. She also adored animals, having many pets over the years and enjoyed caring for the birds and squirrels in her yard.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Lois Beerbower and Francis Webb; and a son, Mark Baysinger.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bruce; her sons Robert Baysinger, Tecumseh, and Jarrod Piper, Topeka; her brother, Bert Carlson, Altoona; her sister, Joan Robertson, Independence; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Memorial services are pending. Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
Condolences for the family may be left at DoveTopeka.com.