Caroline Helen Rak's Obituary
Ms. Caroline Helen Rak, age 69, passed away Thursday evening, September 7, 2017 at her home. Caroline was born September 18, 1947 in Chicago to John W. and Helen (Rudny) Rak and moved to the Muskegon area in 2003. She was a manager and clerk with Holiday Inn Hotels for more than 20 years prior to her disability. Caroline loved being sassy and laughing until she cried. She enjoyed cheesy movies, crossword puzzles and Polka music. Most of all, she loved her family and will be missed by her daughter, Jennifer (Chad Solivais) Rak of Norton Shores; sister, Janet (Dennis) Miles of Portage, IN; her niece, Allison (Jeff) Love and their children Scarlet and Rowen; nephews, Jay (Terry) Pope, Jimmy (Krista) Pope and their children, Peyton and Jalynne. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jerri Snemis and twin sister, Kathleen Coombs; and nephew, John Rak. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100 with Pastor Justin Thornton officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service (10-11 AM). MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Wounded Warrior Project. Share memories with the family at Caroline’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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