Mary Jane T. Rakocy
Died Jan. 7, 2015
SUTTONS BAY - Mary Jane T. Rakocy, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday,
Jan. 7, 2015 at Tendercare of Leelanau, Suttons Bay, MI.
Born March 1, 1919 in Detroit, she was the beloved daughter of the
late Matthew and Clara (Larkins) Krausman and the beloved wife of the late Leonard
Rakocy.
Mary Jane was a long-time resident of Novi, Michigan. She loved to be around her family. Her frank honesty about herself was a source
of endless entertainment at the dinner table.
She adored and was adored by her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.
Mary Jane is survived by her children, Judy Rakocy of White Lake
Twp, Janet Albers (James) of Ann Arbor, and John Rakocy (Diane) of Winnetka, IL
; 7 grandchildren, Jeff Albers (Alison) of Boston MA, Matt Albers (Alyssa) of
Grand Rapids MI, Katherine Abraham (Craig) of Chicago IL, and Beth Carey
(James) of Ann Arbor MI, Robert Rakocy of New York City, Ryan Rakocy of
Chicago, IL, and Rachel Rakocy of Winnetka, IL and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Leonard, Mary Jane is preceded in
death by her siblings, Harvey Krausman, Muriel Krausman, and Katherine Moxlow.
The family would like to thank the many friends in Ann Arbor and
Northport who visited Mary Jane the past several years and made her feel so
special. We especially want to acknowledge the staff at Tendercare in Suttons
Bay and Hospice of Michigan for their loving support.
Private family services will be held at a later date at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan, 989
Spaulding SE, Ada, MI 49301
Please share thoughts and memories with Mary Jane’s family below:
I worked with MJ years ago at the O&E. MJ was a caring, funny and entertaining person who spoke very fondly and lovingly of her children and grandchildren. I stayed in touch with her for some years after she retired but lost touch, unfortunately. I've often thought of her with fond memories. She was a class act! May God Bless her Soul.
ReplyDeleteMeg Lyczak
Jan, Jim, and the Albers Family--
ReplyDeleteOur memories of our times with Mary Jane are most treasured--especially our fun Easter dinners with her and you all.
She will remain an exceptionally engaging, thoughtful, and kind spirit, as well as a most elegant lady in our long-term thoughts.
Thank you for sharing her with us as part of your family.
Judith and Gary Calhoun