Richard A. Kovarik Died Jan. 25, 2017

Richard A. Kovarik

Died Jan. 25, 2017

SUTTONS BAY – Richard Allen Kovarik, 73, of Suttons Bay died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at TenderCare of Leelanau with his family at his side.

Rich was born Nov. 3, 1943 in Northport the son of Charles and Martha (Kiessel) Kovarik.  On June 9, 1973 at St. Wenceslaus Church of Gills Pier he married Mary Ann Houdek, who survives.

As youth Rich served his nation in the U.S. Marine Corps seeing service in Vietnam.  He was afflicted by the effects of Agent Orange but was always extremely proud of earning the title, Marine.

Since his retirement, he enjoyed watching his movies, especially Westerns and War movies; and going to watch local sporting events.  Rich also enjoyed spending time with his friends at H&M Marek's shop of Lake Leelanau. 

Rich is survived by his loving wife of forty-three years, Mary Ann; a son, Joshua (Gretchen) Kovarik; his siblings, Claude (Barb), Gerald (Nancy), Ronald (Jacque) Kovarik, Ruby Blankenship; four grandchildren, Sage, Jayden, Jackson and Chase.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother in law, Fred Blankenship; and a brother in infancy, Leroy Kovarik.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 with the family greeting friends at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church of Gills Pier.  Burial will follow the service in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.  Father Zeljko Guberovic will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to Suttons Bay Bingham Fire and Rescue, PO Box 280, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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M. Annette Mattson, Died Jan. 22, 2017

M. Annette Mattson

Died January 22, 2017

PESHAWBESTOWN – M. Annette Mattson, 72, of Peshawbestown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, at her home.

Annette was born on Oct. 1, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Durham) Fisher.  On June 8, 1963 in Winthrop, Mass., she married Albin L. Mattson, Sr., who survives.

She loved spending time with her family, reading books, flowers, collecting owls, watching her favorite TV shows like NCIS and Bones and Annette loved spending time with her dogs Buddy and Kitty.

In addition to her loving husband of 53 years, Annette is survived by her sons, Albin Jr., William (Debbie), Joseph (Bonnie), and Leon (Tracy) Mattson; daughter, Jonna (Jeffrey) Short; grandchildren, Tricia (Matt) Loula, Amber (James) McCartney, Jessie, Jared, and Jaxon Short; Char and Matt Pelky, Robert Tyler III, Doug and Heather Tyler, Anna and Don Strouse; great grandchildren, Lyra and Dexter McCartney, Julia Short, Maxx Pelky, Katelynne Pelky, Noha Pelky, Ryleigh Strouse, Jaylie Strouse, Avery Strouse, Kendalynne Strouse, Colton Tyler, Kayden Perkins, Bently Tyler; a brother, Kirk (Sue) Meissner; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Edward Meissner; and siblings, Robert (Bonnie) Fisher, Otis (Sharon) Fisher, and Edward Meissner, Jr.

Annette’s Celebration of Life will be held in June.

Memorials may be directed to the GTB Elder’s Complex Fund, 11201 E. Ki-Dah-Keh Mi-Kun, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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Betty Jane Goodfallow, Died Jan. 9, 2017

Betty Jane Goodfallow

Died January 9, 2017

LELAND - Betty Jane Goodfallow, 87, of Leland, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Tendercare of Leelanau with family present.

Betty was born on June 24, 1929, in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Kovarik) Murray.  On October 7, 1950 at St. Theresa Church in Detroit, she married her loving husband of sixty-five years, William A. Goodfallow.

Grandma Betty adored her family, especialy her great grand children.  Having family time was always a cherished time for her, with many holiday gatherings.  Her Christmas tree was something to see, with all her ornaments from family and friends.  She tended her garden for a hobby.  Betty retired as a customer care representative for a department store in Traverse City, MI.

Grandma Betty is survived by her children, Nancy Jane (Alfred) Perzanowski, Wayne Arthur (Jeanne) Goodfallow, Douglas William Goodfallow; son-in-law, Stanley Olson; 12 grand children, Rebbeca (Dave) Locke, Thomas Perzanowski, Mike Perzanowski, Laura (Sean) Ruban, Dave Perzanowski, Elizabeth Perzanowski, Jennifer Perzanowski, Jessica Goodfallow, Jacquelyn Goodfallow, Victoria Goodfallow, Jeremy (Laura) Olson, Jakob Olson; nine great-grandchildren, Ben, Kate, Trevor, Kara, Nolan, Evey, Natalie, Hanna and Penelope.

In addition to her Husband, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter Cynthia Ann Olson and her grandson Bradley James Perzanowski.

Private family services have been held.

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Maxine M. Morris Died Jan. 7, 2017

Maxine M. Morris

Died Jan. 7, 2017

LAKE LEELANAU – Maxine Margaret Morris, 92, of Lake Leelanau, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

  Maxine was born June 2, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri the only child of Chester C. Cummins and Letha L. (Gregory) Cummins.  On Feb. 10, 1941, she married her loving husband of seventy-five years, Theodore Clark Morris Sr., who survives.

  One of God’s most beautiful angels left this world and flew back up to heaven to return to her heavenly Father’s side where she rightfully belongs.  Maxine will be watching over all of us like she never could in her earthly body here and we can find peace in the fact that she will no longer feel the pain and frustration from the side effects of the stroke she experienced four and a half years ago.

  Maxine was by far as close to a saint as is possible here on earth.  She was the best mother and friend we could have ever hoped for or even imagined and we will all be eternally blessed forever to have had the opportunity to call her wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She will always be our shining star!

  She created a great wave and eternal legacy on this earth of kindness, caring, tender heartedness, compassion and most of all love; through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by just being the person God created her to be.  A loving, caring, supportive mother who never gave up on her children.  That’s all her job here on earth was intended to be in her view.

  Maxine will be deeply missed but never forgotten here because she continues to live in the hearts of all of us that know and love her.

  She was not only our mom, she was truly our best friend.  Her love was completely unconditional.  Nothing meant more to her in this world than her husband and children and she would have sacrificed her own needs for ours.  We can only hope to be a small portion of the wife, mom, grandma and if God chooses someday great grandma; that she has been to all of us.

  Her life’s example to all of us has been God’s special gift and we will strive every day to carry on that legacy and pass on that gift to the lives that we touch in this world, as she did.  We will stay focused on what really matters in this world!  One can’t take the things of this world with you but you can leave behind an eternal legacy that can change lives forever if you have the right focus here on earth, as Maxine also did.

  We will all be very sad to not have Maxine here with us on this earth but will rest in the fact that she is at peace with Jesus in paradise and we will all be re-united in heaven someday.

  Maxine is survived by her husband, Ted; eight children, Ted (Blanche) Morris Jr., Carol Chrisman, Dave (Lanette) Morris, Dan (Sharon) Morris, Marie (Mike) Rothgarber, Trish (Chuck) Mehney, Christine (Dean) Allison, Jim Morris; twenty one grandchildren, Kelly (Rod) Killian, Nancy (Danny) Lacy, Gerard Morris, Donna (Todd) Gerard, Debbie (Ken) Hunroe, Becky (Charlie) Jacobson, Isreal Bradshaw, Erik Morris, Bob Morris, Chris (Samantha Lucas) Morris, Renee Rothgarber, Jason Morio, Tony (Stephanie White) Morio, Brandon Morio, Matt Marek, Sean Marek, Ryan Marek, Mickey Copley, Brandon Allison, Amanda Allison, Jessica Allison; eleven great grandchildren, Jimmy Lacy, Mary Lacy, Kayla Gerard, Derek Gerard, Melony Hunroe, Heather Hunroe, Haley Jacobson, Nathan Morio, Ethan Morio, William Morio and Lilo Morio.

  She was preceded in death by her parents.

    Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 with the Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  The mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan 12 with visitation at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau.  Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery will be held in the spring.  Father Michael Janowski will serve as celebrant.

  Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Church, P.O. Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653.

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Rosemary Antoine Died Jan.1, 2017

Rosemary F. Antoine

Died January 1, 2017

PESHAWBESTOWN – Rosemary Fay Antoine, 62, of Peshawbestown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

  Rosemary was born Nov. 8, 1954 in Newberry the daughter of Jack H Chambers and Rose Marie (Wabsey) Chambers.  On June 5, 1997 at Peterson Park of Northport she married Thomas M. Antoine, who survives.

  Rosemary loved to knit, creating hats, scarves, dish clothes, etc.  She would knit items and package them up and donate them to school children.  Rosemary loved to fish and tend to her garden.  She had a green thumb and could grow anything.  

  She loved to feed the birds at her house and loved to shop; especially at the thrift stores.  Rosemary could shop for hours, she would jokingly call it “junkin.”  She enjoyed a walk in the woods and her family gathered together at cook outs.  Rosemary was especially proud of being an Odawa woman.

  Rosemary is survived by her husband of nineteen years, Thomas; her children, Desmond (Anita) Berry, Thomas M. Antoine Jr., her father, Jack Chambers; her siblings, Jack (Linda) Chambers, James (Audrey) Chambers, Joseph Chambers; and her grandchildren, Angelica, Joey, Brandon, Kristen, Kaleb, Aiden and Noah.

  She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie.

  Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 3 p.m. until the 5 p.m. funeral service at the Martinson  Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  Mr. Joseph Mitchell will officiate.  Burial in Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry will be held in the Spring.

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