Mary Odelia Cisler Royle

Mary Odelia Cisler Royle
of Kalamazoo, Michigan Mary was born September 6, 1914 in Lowell, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Thomas and Minnie Warren Cisler, and passed away, peacefully, at The Springs at Bronson Place in Kalamazoo, MI on August 8, 2014 - just one month prior to her 100th birthday. She graduated from Canton Ohio McKinley High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. Mary attended Ohio State University and Western Reserve University and was a member of the Ohio State University Women's Glee Club and the University Chorus. On September 1, 1933, she married Raymond M. Royle. They made their home in Akron, Ohio where Ray was employed by the Upjohn Company. After nine months in Akron, Ray was promoted to Cleveland, Ohio, where they remained for eleven years. Two sons were born in Cleveland: Robert Warren Royle, born August 26, 1937 and James Gordon Royle, born January 6, 1942. Another promotion for Ray resulted in a move to Kalamazoo in December 1945, where they remained for the remainder of their lives. Mary and Ray joined the First United Methodist Church in 1946, where Mary was a Sunday School Teacher, and Treasurer of the Annual Merchandise Mart for several years, and where both Mary and Ray were members of the Nautilus adult Sunday School class. Mary was a member of the Kalamazoo Choral Society for 25 years. She was twice a den mother and twice a room mother for her sons. While she was devoted to her home and family, she also volunteered with the American Red Cross in Service to Military Families, Blood Bank, and Disaster Relief; to Meals on Wheels; Bronson Hospital; and Women's Symphony Society, where she was Treasurer for several years. Mary enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women. Her beloved husband, Ray, passed away on June 20, 1996. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by brothers Robert, Jacob, and Richard and sisters Anna Waugh and Helen Louise Cisler. She is survived by sons Robert Abigail Royle, Ft. Myers, FL; James Tamara, Saginaw, MI; daughter-in-law Pamela Royle, Frisco, TX; grandsons: Jeff Royle, Orlando, FL; John Lisa Royle, St. Louis, MO; Timothy Kimberly Royle, Freeland, MI; Michael Tonia Royle, Traverse City, MI; granddaughters: Megan Edward Carrella, Gurnee, IL; and Courtney Seth Cummings, Frisco, TX.; seven great-grandsons and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Arlene Cisler, Springfield, OH and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephew. In accord with her wishes, cremation has occurred. A Celebration of Mary's Life, conducted by Rev. Sandy Elfring, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday August 30, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, where friends may meet with the family beginning at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. A reception in the church parlors will follow, with a private interment at Mt. Ever Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or a charity of choice.