Obituaries
Margaret M. Greilick
Margaret M. Greilick, daughter of the late Ivan and Evelyn Hubbell, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 23, 2022. Her faith in God brought her comfort and was held dear to her all of her life.
Margaret and her late husband, Howard, spent their winters in Florida playing golf and enjoying the warm weather. In the summer months they enjoyed playing board games and card games with their grandchildren, playing golf and spending time with family. Margaret loved to work puzzles, garden, knit, crochet, and other crafts. Her grandchildren, Brad Derman, Stephanie (Jason) Rogers, Brigette (Mark) Blanke, Tiffany Freeman, Matt (Chelsi) Soper, David (Kristi) Soper, the late James (Kayla) Swindlehurst; and great grandchildren, Cameron Derman; Addison, Ella, Lily, and Ben Rogers; Dylan Blanke; Kason Freeman; Taylor, Devon, and Megan Soper; and Gatlin Swindlehurst all called her Grandma Bobbie and brought her so much laughter, joy, hugs and kisses. Margaret and her sister, Joyce (Ken) Hoopfer, were very close and spent as much time together as they could shopping, reminiscing, and just enjoying each other’s company. Margaret also enjoyed spending time with her brother, Gary (Edna) Hubbell, and her late brother, Keith (Rosanne) Hubbell. Family was the most important part of her life, and she was very proud of her children, Wayne (Maryann) Swindlehurst, Kathie (Dave) Soper, Sandy (Bill) Derman, Kelly (Craig) Augustine. The poem “The Watcher” by Margaret Widdemer sums up our mom and her love for us: “She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late, in winter by the window, in summer by the gate. And though we mocked her tenderly, who had such foolish care, the long way home would seem more safe because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us – She never could forget! And so I think that where she is she must be watching yet. Waiting till we come home to her, anxious if we are late. – Watching from Heaven’s window, leaning from Heaven’s gate” |
Steven J. Ravezzani
Steven J. Ravezzani, 79, entered into God’s eternal peace on Monday, November 21, 2022, from his home in Greer, South Carolina. He was born on April 1, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to August and Virginia Ravezzani.
Steven grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he graduated from Southeastern High School in 1961. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, served during the Vietnam War, and was a recipient of the Armed Forces Expeditionary and Good Conduct Medals. He was honorably discharged in 1965, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Steven attended college at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Business Administration. He then attended the University of Detroit and received a Master of Business Administration degree in December of 1991, at which time he was selected for membership into Beta Gamma Sigma, the Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business. Steven began work with Michigan Consolidated Gas Company in 1968 and completed his career with the American Natural Resources affiliate, ANR Storage Company, with increased responsibility as the Senior Project Engineer, Manager of Construction, and Superintendent of Operations. He retired in June of 2000, after 32 years. Steven continued his working career with the Village of Elk Rapids, Michigan, as the Planning and Zoning Administrator, which he lovingly referred to as “his hobby.” He retired from the village in 2018, after 20 years of service. God richly blessed Steven when the Lord brought Judith Elaine Harrigan into his life. They were married in 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, and God provided Steven the privilege of loving and caring for Judith for the rest of his life here on earth. Steven was a 30-year member of the Michigan Association of Planning, a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids, Michigan, St. Michael Lutheran Church in Traverse City, Michigan, and enjoyed golf, watching television, and caring for his family. Steven was preceded in death by his father and mother, August and Virginia Ravezzani. He is survived by his spouse, Judith; daughter, Jackelyn (Paul) Coombs of Greer, South Carolina; brothers, Carl (Connie) Ravezzani, of Bruce Township, Michigan, and Scott (Holly) Ravezzani, of Rogers City, Michigan; sisters, Sharon (Norm) Fasse of Rogers City, Michigan; grandchildren, Gabriel Coombs and Megan Elizabeth Howe; and other nieces, nephews, and relatives. A graveside service and celebration of Steven’s life will be held at the Acme Township Cemetery at the entrance to the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan, 49629 in the spring of 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 912 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, Michigan, 49686. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Elk Rapids Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com |