Theresa M. Hanis' Obituary
Mrs. Theresa M. Hanis, age 83, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born September 4, 1928 to Wendelin ‘William’ and Karoline (Kovalik) Pekarchik in Freesoil, MI. She was very proud that she was the Valedictorian of her High School Class. Theresa met Stephen J. Hanis while working at the Norge and on August 28, 1948 they were married. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage and had 10 wonderful children. She was raised on a farm and really enjoyed nature. She lived in her house since 1948. Theresa enjoyed bowling, gardening, reading, puzzles, and watching and feeding birds. She also loved being around people; especially children. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Theresa is survived by her children, Stephen G. (Ruth) Hanis, George (Norma) Hanis, James (Beth) Hanis, Edward (Sharon) Hanis, David (Gail) Hanis, Albert Hanis, Arthur Hanis, Patrick (Stephanie) Hanis, Jean (Ken) Scarbrough and Diane Hanis; sisters, Rose Doyle, Ann Bednarez and Genevieve “Gene” Dravecky; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen J.; brother, James Baker; and sisters, Caroline Tamulonis, Joanne McDonald and Sister Jovita ‘Cecile’. The VISITATION for Theresa will be Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 2 – 5 PM at the The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100. The FUNERAL MASS will be Monday, November 14, 2011 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Brown presiding, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
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